Engineering Manager
On-siteNorth Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
Job Summary
Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers by setting priorities, providing technical mentorship, and conducting performance management activities. Provide day-to-day technical leadership for the engineering function, overseeing process optimization initiatives focused on yield improvement, throughput enhancement, and cost reduction while maintaining strict product purity standards. Oversee process engineering activities that support the safe, reliable, and efficient production of high-purity chemicals and solvents, including troubleshooting production issues and leading root cause investigations for process deviations. Manage raw material engineering activities, supplier technical interfaces, and material qualification to ensure consistent product quality and supply reliability. Support site capital projects, new product introductions, and process transfers by providing engineering expertise related to manufacturing feasibility and operational readiness. Ensure engineering activities comply with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations, participate in hazard reviews, and serve as the primary technical interface between engineering and Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D. Start daily work at 7:30 AM to support production meetings and provide engineering support outside standard hours as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 8–10 years of engineering experience in chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, semiconductor materials, or a similarly regulated manufacturing environment
- 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience managing engineering staff or technical teams
- Demonstrated experience supporting complex manufacturing processes, troubleshooting process issues, and implementing process improvements
- Willingness to start work at 7:30 AM to support daily production meeting
- Ability to provide engineering support outside standard hours when needed, including occasional support to assist with production activities or batch processing
- Ability to support limited domestic and international travel as required
- Resilience -Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively
- Communication -Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships
- Reasoning & Decision Making -Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions
- Comprehension -Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively
- Organizational Skills - Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree
- Experience working in high-purity manufacturing environments or within the semiconductor supply chain
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