Production Engineering Manager

Fujifilm•Pueblo, CO

5d•$110,000 - $120

About The Position

The Production Engineering Manager will manage a team of Production Engineers to support the monitoring, troubleshooting and report performance of high-volume manufacturing processes in a safe, environmentally sound and economic manner. The Production Engineering Manager is a working Production Engineer who will also oversee an assigned process for quality and performance, identify and implement process improvements, and drive quality/safety programs.

Requirements

BS in Chemical Engineering or related field.
Minimum 6-8 years’ experience in high volume chemical manufacturing; other technical disciplines with experience in automation, chemical manufacturing, or semiconductor manufacturing will be strongly considered.
Demonstrated innovative thinking and scientific/engineering approach to solving product development problems in school or work environment.
Ability to manage process safety management (PSM) processes, management of change, pre-startup safety reviews and process hazard analyses.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across business functions and demonstrated ability to influence decisions across all levels within the organization.
Strong skillset in understanding and creating P&IDs and isometrics, interpreting design documentation of field machinery and function testing/validation of field equipment.
Excellent communication skills. Must coordinate team communications with and between a wide variety of internal and external technical disciplines.
Strong computer skills for Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, JMP or other statistical software packages.
Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques and statistical analysis of data.
Strong troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrated abilities to work independently and as a team.
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization.
Ability to cover on call schedule as production needs demand.
Ability to fill in as Capital & Engineering Manager as needed.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years Supervisor or leadership experience preferred but not required.
Experience with industrial process control systems preferred but not required.
Familiarity with JMP statistical software is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Ensure all production engineering is carried out per written procedures with safety and quality at the forefront.
Manage staffing levels, as needed, make schedule changes with personnel when needed to allow timely execution of engineering/production plans.
Coordinate with the Capital and Engineering Manager on any issues related to safety, quality, and/or HR policies.
Track employee performance and provide positive and negative feedback, including disciplinary action if needed.
Advise on personnel issues related to cross training.
Serve as a mentor to junior engineers to assist in technical and professional development.
Keep management informed of work status and fill out any related reports in a timely manner.
Ensure FMEA’s are updated as needed and reviewed per Plant policy.
Ensure Control Plans are updated as needed and reviewed per Plant policy.
Monitor daily production for high volume manufacturing processes.
Document procedures for process of record for key processes/products.
Update SQL work instructions; verify batch records and SQL documentation.
Support the scale-up commissioning and qualification of new and replacement systems.
Support and participate in environmental, safety and health and quality department programs and requirements
Conduct & participate in hazard assessments including Process Hazard Analyses, JSAs, High Hazard Work, and Risk Assessments.
Analyze statistical process control performance, OOC's and trend alerts. Requires use of Excel, JMP or other statistical software.
Conduct and document plant quality trend review investigations.
Investigate Nonconforming Materials, report findings to internal plant stakeholders and process paperwork.
Generate Engineering Change Notices.
Prepare Management of Change (MOC) records as required.
Provide problem solving expertise for a wide range of technical problems.
Responsible for planning and execution of plant improvement projects as assigned.
Serve as a resource for the production engineering team to assist in project progress while maintaining close communication with partners & stakeholders across the business
Participate in customer meetings, audits and answer customer complaints using an 8D or customer formats as required.
Conduct trend reviews for process operations and quality analysis.
Review lab data to verify no trend rule violations prior to batch release.
Able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Perform other duties, as assigned.