Process Engineering Manager

This role primarily supports manufacturing activities by serving as a liaison between engineering, manufacturing, line maintenance, and quality departments. The manager will lead an engineering team to identify and resolve systemic issues causing scrap/rework, analyze equipment/processes for data-driven improvements, and ensure optimal day-to-day line performance. Responsibilities include driving cross-functional troubleshooting, problem-solving, collaborating on long-term process optimization, developing team skillsets in equipment history analysis, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Must Have

• Oversee a team of 6-12 process engineers
• Manage daily production activities for optimal performance
• Lead process analysis to reduce scrap, increase yield, and improve efficiency
• Resolve complex production-related problems
• Identify and plan process improvements
• Ensure compliance with company quality procedures
• Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years engineering experience or 8+ years engineering experience

Good to Have

• Previous management experience
• Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Data analysis and decision-making skills
• Problem-solving for complex business challenges
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire and energize teams
• Active listening
• Composure under pressure

Position Summary:

This role is to primarily focused on the support of manufacturing activities by serving as a liaison between the engineering, manufacturing, line maintenance and quality departments. The manager will oversee an engineering team dedicated to the identification and resolution of systemic issues that lead to finished goods scrap / rework, as well as the development of methods to analyze equipment / processes in order to provide data driven and prioritized recommendations for improvements. The process engineering team will ensure day to day line performance is optimal, drive communication and cross functional troubleshooting / problem solving as needed, and work with Project / Materials Engineering in the development and execution of long term process optimization.

Primary Duties:

• Oversee team of 6 – 12 process engineers responsible for acting as the lead points of contact for designated production lines / areas
• Manage day to day activities associated with ensuring continuous and optimal production, management of on call / troubleshooting activities performed by team.
• Lead team in the monitoring and analysis of production processes in order to seek methods to reduce production variation and scrap, increase process yield, increase overall production equipment efficiency, reduce product cost and enhance safety.
• Evaluate and appropriately assign resources to enable the resolution of production related problems, some of which may be complex, related to manufacturing, design, quality and raw materials used to produce product
• Assist in identifying potential process improvements, evaluating competing projects for priority and plan at a high level the implementation strategy.
• Advise department management of emerging issues and trends, leading discussions on proposed improvement ideas and strategies.
• Assist in developing training content for use by engineering, manufacturing and line maintenance technicians.
• Develop and sustain governance allowing cross functional groups to autonomously work within the line centric model.
• Develop and sustain system to ensure lessons learned and process improvements are effectively implemented across each production area in collaboration with Project Engineering resources.
• Ensure cross functional groups participate and/or lead routine monitoring of manufacturing floor to detect, communicate, and prioritize areas of improvement.
• Use department resources to oversee short to mid-term projects supporting the project engineering team.
• Develop team skillsets in the analysis of equipment history (OEE, production reports, downtime reports, spare parts usage, maintenance labor allocation, etc.), to identify repetitive failures and recurring maintenance issues.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree and 4 years of engineering experience or no degree with 8 years of engineering experience

Previous management experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Functional skills including critical thinking, adaptability, time management, communication, problem-solving and digital literacy.

Flexibility, being highly adaptable and resilient to thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Analyze data and make decisions/recommendations, using data to guide decision-making and provide suggestions for improvement.

Problem solving to find solutions to complex business challenges.

Demonstrated problem solving skills in an automated manufacturing environment.

Effectively deal with ambiguity requiring adaptability, critical thinking, and proactive communication to navigate situations with limited details.

Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity.

Ability to cooperate with others at all levels including leadership.

Demonstrated strengths in leadership, interpersonal skills, project management, creative thinking, problem solving, and the development of manufacturing systems and their deployment.

Effective Presentation Skills - including the ability to present technical data.

Demonstrated communication skills to communicate between multiple departments and disciplines.

Build and maintain positive, productive interactions with colleagues.

Inspire and energize individuals to achieve their best performance.

Participate in a way that enhances team performance and cohesion.

Actively and attentively listen to others, ensuring a clear understanding of their messages, needs, and concerns.

Maintain composure by having the skill of staying calm, focused, and professional in high-pressure or stressful situations.

Domestic travel required 10% of the time.