Director Engineering at Robertet in Boston, North Andover, MA

Director Engineering

Full Time Regular/VC · Location: Boston, North Andover, MA, US

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People are the heart of our business. Robertet fosters an environment of support and collaboration, and this is what makes this company truly special. We live by our core values of Passion, Excellence, Daring, and Caring. Our mission is all about sparking emotions, embracing sustainability, and futuring Naturals.

As a Robertet employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with a chance to participate in a paid volunteer day, supporting initiatives that drive change.

We are Beautifully Different! We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds.

About Robertet Group

Robertet S.A. was founded in 1850 in Grasse and is the world leader in natural products. Based in France and mainly family-owned since its creation, Robertet Group is controlled by the Maubert family. Robertet is the only perfume, flavor, and natural ingredient company that is fully integrated throughout the entire creation process, from the source to the final perfume or flavor. Today, Robertet Group is represented in more than 50 countries, has approximately 2,400 employees worldwide, and offers its customers a range of more than 1,700 natural materials and tailor-made products created in one of its 15 global creation centers.

Our Purpose

For Robertet, Nature is a craft deeply rooted in excellence. In the passion for the ingredient. It’s the seed of a family spirit, carefully passed down from one generation to the next. A seed that has grown sustainably to offer tailored customer support.

Summary

The Director of Engineering serves as the senior technical leader for the Phasex Boston manufacturing facility and is responsible for the overall engineering strategy, capital project portfolio, process improvement initiatives, facility infrastructure, and technical support of manufacturing operations. This position provides leadership for all engineering activities across production, maintenance, quality, facilities, and expansion projects. The Director of Engineering influences cross-functional teams, manages external engineering resources and contractors, and partners closely with Maintenance, Production, Quality, R&D, and Site Leadership to drive operational excellence, safety, reliability, and business growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute Capital Projects as they relate to all aspects of the manufacturing facility: production, R&D, Quality, & Facilities
• Support Production by implementing process changes and modifications.
• Support Maintenance with troubleshooting issues, particularly as it relates to process and controls.
• Support all aspects of Facility Maintenance and dealing with & coordinating external trades: electrical, HVAC, plumbing
• Prepare documentation for Production & Quality Departments such as work instructions, batch records, etc.
• Develop and execute the site's engineering strategy in alignment with company growth objectives.
• Create and maintain a multi-year capital improvement roadmap for manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, safety, and expansion projects.
• Serve as the primary engineering advisor to site leadership regarding operational performance, technical risks, and investment opportunities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and process improvements that support productivity, capacity expansion, and operational excellence.
• Build the foundation for a future engineering team by establishing engineering standards, processes, and talent requirements; with the opportunity to recruit, develop, and lead an internal engineering team, including goal setting and performance management.

Competencies

• AutoCAD 2D for P&ID & Electrical schematics

• 3D CAD software skills
• IT knowledge a plus
• Knowledge of pressure vessel design and safety systems
• Ability to thrive in an OKR driven environment
• Ability to generate fabrication drawings for mechanical elements i.e. milling, turning, welding, CNC, etc. including GD&T
• Hands on approach to maintenance and troubleshooting

Qualifications

Required:

• 4-year BS in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)
• Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• 7-10 years’ experience in chemical processing, facility support role

Preferred:

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience within chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial processing, or related industries.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with process automation and controls systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

Work Environment

• 80% Office / 20% Production Floor Support

Physical Demands

• Occasionally accessing ladder / hatchway for roof access

• Working on equipment in hard to access areas

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in order to perform the Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the position so long as it does not impose significant difficulty or expense on the company.