Process Engineering Manager

Overview

The Process Engineering Manager – Conversion is responsible for leading the Conversion Process Engineering team to ensure that manufacturing processes consistently produce high-quality output efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively. This role provides technical leadership in process engineering, drives improvements in process capability, and supports strategic initiatives in productivity, quality, and continuous improvement. The manager collaborates closely with Production, Quality, R&D, and Maintenance to implement process improvements and operational innovations.

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• Leads and develops the Process Engineering – Conversion team.
• Provides technical direction, mentorship, and performance management for process engineers.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the Conversion Balanced Scorecard (BSC) to drive improvements in productivity and quality (e.g., OTD, scrap, efficiency, and yield).
• Lead process validation, capability studies, and design of experiments (DOE) for key process parameters.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis (8D or PPS) for internal or customer quality issues.
• Identify and justify new equipment or technology investments to support business growth (CAPEX).
• Oversee the validation of new equipment through IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Ensure proper follow-up by process engineers to close in-process NC investigations within two weeks.
• Follow up on timely closure of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Promote the use of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies throughout the department.
• Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

• Strong leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills.
• Strong knowledge of process engineering, particularly molding, machining, stamping, and/or wire forming. Experience with precious metals and their applications is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead process optimization, DOE studies, and statistical analysis for process control.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to translate complex technical data for management and non-technical teams.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Made2
  
  Manage preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in process engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Professional certifications in Lean, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or related process improvement disciplines preferred.
• Experience managing capital projects and implementing new manufacturing technologies.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Occasional presence on the production floor and exposure to manufacturing environments.