Engineering Manager

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process, manufacturing, and project engineers
• Develop, implement, and optimize ceramic manufacturing processes including powder preparation, sintering, grinding, CNC, and polishing
• Oversee manufacturing readiness, process validation, and scale-up of new designs from R&D to production
• Establish and monitor KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
• Lead technical evaluations and process development projects with R&D, Quality, and Operations teams
• Drive continuous improvement focused on yield enhancement, scrap reduction, throughput improvement, cycle time reduction, and cost optimization
• Manage departmental operating budgets and CAPEX planning, justification, and execution for new equipment and infrastructure
• Drive equipment reliability and asset utilization through preventive maintenance strategies, OEE improvement, and root cause analysis
• Identify and implement automation, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements while fostering operational excellence

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline required;
  Master's degree preferred
• 5-10 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• At least 3-5 years in a formal engineering leadership role within advanced ceramics, semiconductor materials, or related manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and driving organizational performance
• Experience with process development, manufacturing scale-up, qualification, and technology transfer
• Proficiency with statistical analysis and manufacturing improvement tools such as Minitab, JMP, or equivalent
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong project management experience, including CAPEX planning, equipment procurement, installation, and startup
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders without direct authority
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information to customers, leadership, and non-technical audiences
• Strong knowledge of safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment

Demonstrates expertise in leading and mentoring engineering teams while optimizing ceramic manufacturing processes and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in driving continuous improvement initiatives and managing project budgets for equipment and infrastructure.

• Engineering Leadership
• Ceramic Manufacturing Processes
• Lean Manufacturing
• Statistical Analysis
• Project Management

• Process Development
• Manufacturing Scale-Up
• Technology Transfer
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Statistical Analysis
• KPI Monitoring
• Root Cause Analysis
• Preventive Maintenance
• Automation Technologies
• Digitalization

• Excellent Communication
• Influencing Cross-Functional Teams
• Mentoring

• Advanced Ceramics
• Semiconductor Materials
• Safety Compliance
• Environmental Compliance
• Quality Standards

• Minitab
• JMP
• CNC
• OEE Improvement Tools