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Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You’re part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.\nAt TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 9,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.\nHere, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.\nBecause at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products - you help shape what’s next.\nWhat is the role where you will make an impact?\nSenior Director of Engineering:\nThe Senior Director of Engineering will build, lead, and develop a team of process, manufacturing, reliability, and project engineers while partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and the Corporate PMO. 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