Director of manufacturing engineering emea

Pacific International is partnering with a global leader in electrical power solutions manufacturing. With a steeped history of innovation , the organisation is looking for a strategically minded Manufacturing Engineering Director with a progressive change management and growth mindset.

You will be overseeing manufacturing engineering for a division with sites across the EMEA region and the Middle East, with a focus on advancing product industrialisation, while maintaining a growth mindset.

The right candidate will have experience working in industries such as automotive, data centers and similar technical field. You will be leading large direct and indirect teams in a matrix organisation, with sites across Germany, the UK, BENELUX and the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Overall ownership of manufacturing engineering strategy for the EMEA region.
• Lead end-to-end industrialisation of new and existing products, ensuring robust process development, scalability, and manufacturability at world-class standards.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing systems, including robotics, advanced control systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Identify current and future needs with regional and division leadership teams
• Champion lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and product quality.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, R&D, operations, supply chain, and external partners to ensure successful program delivery and alignment with regional market needs.
• Develop high-performance teams through coaching and mentoring

Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering or relevant discipline
• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering within Automotive, Aerospace, or Data Centre sectors
• Relevant certifications (E.G., CQE, CMQ, Six Sigma, Black Belt)
• Track record of successful leadership in cross-regional and multicultural teams in large matrixed organizations
• Demonstrable expertise in digital engineering, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 transformation, including hands-on experience with digital twins, MES, advanced analytics, and smart factory technologies.
• Experience in driving organizational change and continuous improvement strategies
• Strong project management skills, with a record of delivering large-scale, capital-intensive engineering programs on-time and within budget.
• Progressive operational excellence and growth mindset
• Based in UK, Germany, Benelux regions
• Fluency in English, additional European languages a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel across the entire EMEA region

For further information on this position and for a confidential discussion about your career please contact:

Carine Harik

Client Delivery Manager

Email: carine.harik@pacific-international.com

About Pacific International:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

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At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.