Site Technical Lead

Element Solutions Inc•West Haven, CT

12d•$128,636 - $192,954•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Technical Lead is responsible for leading the technical direction, engineering activities, and process optimization initiatives within a manufacturing site. This role combines strong leadership with deep technical expertise to ensure engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The Site Technical Lead partners closely with Operations to support production goals while building technical capability across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field required)
8–12+ years of engineering experience, with demonstrated leadership responsibility
Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably high-volume operations
Strong technical expertise in mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and equipment design
Experience leading engineering teams or projects with cross-functional impact
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Solid understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Define and execute the technical strategy aligned with site and organizational objectives.
Provide hands-on technical leadership to resolve complex engineering and production challenges.
Drive process improvements to enhance safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance.
Oversee design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
Ensure engineering standards, best practices, and documentation are established and maintained.
Collaborate with Site Operations Leadership to align engineering priorities with production needs.
Support capital projects, including planning, budgeting, execution, and validation.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for critical failures or recurring issues.
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Mentor and develop engineering talent; drive performance management and succession planning.
Maintain a strong understanding of site manufacturing processes and technologies.
Identify and implement new technologies, materials, and methods to advance site capabilities.
Partner with engineering, R&D, and other sites to share best practices and drive standardization.
Experience with capital project management and equipment implementation
Knowledge of reliability engineering, maintenance strategies, and process optimization
Occasional travel to other sites as needed