Apply on Employer Site

Materion Corporation · 4 hours ago

Process Engineering Manager

Brewster, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$135K/yr - $216K/yr

5+ years exp

Materion Corporation is a company that values inclusion and growth opportunities for its employees. The Process Engineering Manager will oversee all manufacturing processes and lead the process engineering team to ensure quality production and achieve cost objectives while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Advanced Materials

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for setting the engineering and continuous improvement plans to meet overall long and short term company goals. This includes definition and communication of goals, key objectives, and metrics

Ensures that process engineering meets the business needs of the company as they relate to capabilities, processes, technologies, and capacity. Stays current with related manufacturing trends

Develops and enforces a culture of strong engineering discipline including robust process definition, extensive testing prior to production implementation, robust change management processes, clear and complete manufacturing instructions, statistical process monitoring and control, proactive error proofing, etc

Leads process improvement teams focused on scrap, cycle time, production costs, and rework reduction

Provides guidance to process engineers in the development of process control plans and the application of advanced quality tools such as DOEs, FMEAs, and SPC

Accountable for the proper development of accurate routings, BOMs, and associated master data associated with production processes and associated products. Responsible for variance investigations and corrective actions within the scope of the process engineering team

Develops and ensures metrics are in place to monitor performance against goals and takes appropriate corrective actions as required

Ensures that structured problem solving techniques are used and that adequate validation is performed for any issues being address or changes being made

Develops and validates new processes prior to incorporating into the manufacturing operations and insures that proper change control procedures are followed (PCCB accountability)

Develops and maintains an effective engineering organization through the selection, training, development, compensation, and performance motivation of all personnel. Supervises, mentors, and provides regular feedback to direct reports in the performance of tasks in their specific department(s). Recommends and approves organizational structures and staffing requirements in support of company business objectives

Works with Plant Manager and Product Managers to create and execute new product transition strategies that ensures capable and repeatable processes are in place for new products

Complies with laws, company policy and procedures including but not limited to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action, Business Ethics, EPA, OSHA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies

Work with members of New Process Development Team to execute Gate Review Processes and work with Supply Chain organization to develop critical material and supply sources

Qualification

Process EngineeringSix SigmaMetal Processing KnowledgeProject ManagementStatistical ToolsERP SystemsLeadershipCustomer Service OrientationCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Metallurgy or 5+ yrs experience along with a technical degree or background

Ability to develop plans to meet the producibility and overall yield goals of the factory and lead the engineering team to execute to these plans and achieve yield targets

Strong customer service orientation required

Strong communication skills to establish priorities, work schedules, allocate resources, complete required information to customers, support quality system, enforce company policies and procedures and utilize resources to provide the greatest efficiency to meet production objectives

Strong leader of people with the ability to define goals and inspire the organization to achieve them

Ability to provide clear, frequent direction to engineers and provide necessary resources to meet production and business unit goals

Demonstrated ability to motivate their team to achieve optimal results. Leverages each member's strengths and provides recognition of accomplishments to maximize overall results

Strong structured problem-solving skills including the ability to work with the operations to lead the production / engineering team to identify the root cause of issues which prohibit execution of the production plan and address the fundamental cause(s) in a timely fashion

Knowledge of metal processing factory processes including melt/cast, rolling, drawing, annealing, machining, bonding, and cleaning/finishing processes

Strong project management skills

Strong business sense and ability to make good decisions in the light of limited information

Extensive experience in designing and evaluating, implementing, and improving process control systems designed to minimize errors and detect any problems as early in the process as possible

Understanding of risk management tools and ability to develop and execute mitigation plans as they related to production issues

Demonstrated ability to set challenging targets for production yield and cycle time and meet them

Ability to adapt to changed dynamic work environment

Good understanding of the product's operation and key performance parameters, as well as the processes and materials used to manufacture applicable products

Basic understanding of the customer's application and key performance parameters

Working knowledge of statistical tools and ability to mentor engineers in establishing robust processes using statistical tools

Understanding of production routings, BOMs, and related master data within an ERP environment

Ability to identify and address root causes associated with production variances

Must be proficient in computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Required to wear all PPE necessary when working in the manufacturing areas