Process Engineering Manager Jobs

**Our client is adding a Senior Process Engineering Manager to join a fast growing facility**

Process Engineering Manager

Cincinnati, Ohio

Position Overview:

The Senior Process Engineer Manager is responsible for the coordination and execution of process improvement projects within the plant in order to better meet the safety, efficiency, uptime and reliability goals for the company. This person could travel to other sites as well to assist with incorporating new standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain engineering drawings.
• Assist with the development of the annual capital plan and manage to the annual capital budget.
• Provide technical input for the Preventive Maintenance program for all production equipment.
• Research and qualify external sources for the purchase and manufacture of external parts and services.
• Oversee and manage the monthly project budget for the department.
• Using key performance indicators, identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement in quality, uptime, waste, and product portfolio.
• Prepare and implement Installation and Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ) protocols for new equipment installation validation.
• Track key departmental deliverables (downtime, OEE, TPM).
• Prepare equipment specification documents and lead negotiations for new equipment purchases.
• Provide input for annual capital budget preparation.
• Oversee and manage any assigned external facilities or maintenance contracts.
• Prepare, submit, obtain approval, and implement assigned capital projects. Manage inside and outside resources for implementation of these projects to ensure completion on-time and within budget.
• Develop alternate sources in addition to using OEM for parts.
• Support manufacturing to ensure minimal equipment downtime.
• Develop standard operating procedures for equipment and train equipment operators as needed.
• Provide technical expertise to production management for equipment evaluation and troubleshooting problem areas.
• Provide strong, positive leadership and supervision to ensure good morale, high productivity, and strong employee development.
• Act as team leader for cross functional improvement project teams.
• Provide technical expertise to production maintenance mechanics in daily activities and help troubleshoot problem areas.
• Design, fabricate (through the use of internal and external resources), and install equipment retrofit/process improvement projects to improve uptime and quality as well as reduce waste.
• Assist in the development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance systems for equipment.
• Audit equipment vendors, construction services and engineering contractors and make recommendations regarding in-house or external work.
• Conduct equipment process capability studies. Develop action plans to address deficiencies in equipment capabilities to better align with customer requirements.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 4 year technical degree preferably in mechanical or manufacturing engineering with a specialization in process engineering, equipment design, and fabrication.
• Strong commitment to personnel and process safety.
• Minimum of 4-8 years of experience in a manufacturing setting with a packaging and/or injection molding specialization.
• Must be familiar with CMMS software.
• Capital installation and tube manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• SMRP certification a plus.
• A background in plastics is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working closely with and/or leading maintenance technicians.
• Strong Project Management skills with experience in the use of Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Comfortable working the majority of the time on the production floor in a fast paced manufacturing environment – this is not a full-time desk job.
• Strong overall knowledge of equipment and new technology in industry to maintain production .
• Strong Interpersonal skills – works well with others in different roles (equipment operators, maintenance technicians, external suppliers, etc.).
• Demonstrated superior communication, teamwork and organizational skills.