Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Director of Manufacturing Engineering at BURGA is a role that involves building and leading the engineering backbone of a fast-scaling global manufacturer. The Director will drive engineering strategy, build leadership capability, and ensure that every product is produced faster, better, and with less waste than the day before.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years in a multi-team leadership role
• Proven experience managing teams of 15+ people across multiple functions
• Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt — or equivalent demonstrated competency in practice (Optional)
• Direct budget ownership experience (>500k EUR or equivalent)
• Hands-on knowledge of OEE, SMED, VSM, FMEA, and CI methodologies — not just theoretical
• Experience in high-mix, high-volume consumer product manufacturing
• Strong data analysis skills — decisions must be evidence-based
• Ability to operate both strategically and operationally in a fast-moving environment

Benefits

• Epic Team-Buildings
• Annual Workation
• Invest in Your Growth
• Birthday Treat
• Exclusive Vouchers and Free BURGA Goodies
• Health Insurance
• Extra Days off
• Pleasant Workplace Environment
• Flexible Working Arrangements