[Hiring] Manufacturing Engineering Director @Iron Mountain

Role Description

Iron Mountain is seeking a visionary and experienced Manufacturing Engineering Director to join our Global Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a high-performing global team of process engineers, lean specialists, Test Engineers, and automation architects dedicated to the standardization and optimization of complex, high-variation manufacturing environments. You will bridge the gap between lean leadership and digital transformation, evolving manual-heavy workflows into a standardized, "smart" global network while ensuring world-class safety and zero-defect customer quality.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Drive Global Process Standardization: Design and implement a cohesive global framework to standardize manufacturing, test, and business processes across multiple international sites, consolidating legacy regional documentation into a single engineering truth.
• Lead Lean & Continuous Improvement: Execute global Value Stream Mapping (VSM) exercises to identify waste, build and manage a high-ROI lean project pipeline, and cultivate a robust global Kaizen culture through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Advance Automation & Industry 4.0: Identify high-value opportunities to augment manual workflows with Collaborative Robots (Cobots) and partner with Data Science teams to implement Machine Learning models for predictive maintenance and yield optimization.
• Ensure Safety & Quality Compliance: Enforce "Design for Safety" (DfS) protocols to reduce incident rates, architect 1:1 component-level traceability frameworks to meet client audit requirements, and align all engineering outputs with Customer Quality Agreements.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of senior leadership experience within a High-Variation/High-Mix manufacturing environment, with a strong preference for Tier 1 Contract Electronics Manufacturing background.
• Expert-level knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and the Theory of Constraints (Six Sigma Black Belt preferred), paired with practical experience deploying Cobots and machine learning sensors.
• A proven track record of managing remote teams across international time zones (EMEA, AMER, APAC) and the exceptional communication skills required to influence regional site leads to adopt global standards.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering; an MBA or advanced degree in Operations Management is a significant advantage.

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of senior leadership experience within a High-Variation/High-Mix manufacturing environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and the Theory of Constraints.
• Experience deploying Cobots and machine learning sensors.
• Proven track record of managing remote teams across international time zones.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and executive benefits packages aligned with your experience level.
• Generous paid time off, holiday schedules, and flexible work options to support personal well-being.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement investment plans.
• Meaningful global leadership opportunities for continuous learning and professional career growth within Iron Mountain.