Process Engineering Manager
About The Position
The Process Engineering Manager leads and manages the ISO Process Engineering Team, which designs, develops, and implements new or revised processes supporting product innovation and continuous improvement. The role drives improvements in safety, product quality and consistency, cost, efficiency, and machine utilization. It is a senior leadership position requiring organizational and problem-solving skills, relevant knowledge, education, leadership ability, and experience developing solutions to complex problems. The position primarily supports the ISO Process Engineering Team and network and requires travel as needed. The role oversees engineering projects and teams, working with manufacturing leaders and cross-functional partners to meet business targets and ensure effective development, commissioning, and launch of new or modified products. It also supports process control, regulatory compliance, quality investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Work takes place in manufacturing offices and in dusty, non-air-conditioned industrial manufacturing and warehouse areas. Temperatures vary by season and may be especially hot in parts of the plant. Occasional outdoor work may take place in hot or adverse weather. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing ladders and railcar platforms. Travel is required as needed to support business meetings or consult with other facilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; preferred fields include Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
- Seven or more years of engineering or plant manufacturing leadership experience in related manufacturing industries.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Statistical Process Control, DOE, TPM, PFMEA, and Lean/Six-Sigma manufacturing methodologies.
- Ability to coach, teach, and develop a team of engineers.
- Experience with Management of Change (MOC), PHAs, and HAZOPs.
- Experience with regulatory standards compliance, including OSHA and EPA.
- Strong office tool skills, including the MS Office suite and statistical analysis tools such as Minitab.
- Ability to travel as needed to support business meetings or consult with other facilities.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders and railcar platforms.
- Must adhere to safety protocols and properly use approved personal protective equipment, including respirators when required. Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Process Engineering Team by establishing goals, organizing the team, developing budgets, setting timelines, and ensuring effective project execution.
- Collaborate with and influence manufacturing department leaders to develop plans that meet safety, quality, and production targets, reduce scrap and cost, and improve production reliability and efficiency.
- Ensure timely execution of equipment and process projects for new or modified products through development and commissioning.
- Drive effective use of and adherence to the New Product Process to meet product launch dates.
- Ensure robust Process Control Plans, formulation control, and processes that meet business needs.
- Ensure projects comply with applicable regulatory standards and manage change through PHAs, HAZOPs, or similar review methods.
- Support New Product Development to enable efficient, cost-effective, and timely production of new and modified products that meet design intent, safety, and quality requirements.
- Support ISO value streams to promote collaboration, resolve issues, and facilitate business initiatives.
- Investigate critical quality issues and customer complaints as requested, and work frequently with the Quality Department on corrective actions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Communicate, improve, and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
- Promote a culture of safety and demonstrate safe behaviors.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax retirement savings
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
- Holistic health and well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave, including maternity and paternity leave
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
