Engineering Manager; Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

Company

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Are you an experienced engineering leader who enjoys developing people, improving manufacturing processes, and turning capital investments into meaningful operational results? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering function at our Libertyville, IL facility.

Reporting to the Site Manager and serving as a member of the Site Leadership Team, this role is responsible for strengthening plant manufacturing operations and facilities through capital planning, process improvement, engineering innovation, and team development
. You will lead a team of three while partnering closely with Production, Maintenance, Safety, Quality, ICT, and Engineering to improve safety, reliability, productivity, and overall plant performance.

If you're a hands‑on engineering leader who can balance strategic capital planning with day‑to‑day manufacturing improvement, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.

• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports within the Engineering organization
• Provide ongoing performance coaching and create meaningful career development plans
• Lead and support Engineering Interns when utilized
• Build technical capabilities within the team and create opportunities for continued growth
• Establish department priorities and training plans that align with overall site objectives

• Lead continuous improvement and innovation across manufacturing processes and equipment
• Develop, troubleshoot, and refine manufacturing processes to improve plant performance
• Identify and implement new technologies and product strategies while continuously improving existing processes
• Drive improvements involving automation, controls, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Apply Six Sigma methodologies, including DMAIC, DOE, Stable Ops, SPC, and OEE, to solve manufacturing challenges and improve performance
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments using a DOE approach and translate findings into actionable improvements

• Develop, prioritize, and manage the site's Capital Budget
• Maintain visibility to capital project scope, timelines, costs, and execution
• Review and route site capital requests for approval
• Lead the Engineering team in executing multiple capital projects simultaneously
• Provide technical support across departments to ensure effective use of capital, manufacturing equipment, and personnel
• Manage facility improvement plans and support cost‑saving projects

• Serve as a strong safety leader for the Engineering Department and broader facility
• Drive safety initiatives that ensure equipment and manufacturing processes are safe for employees
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for contractor safety on capital projects
• Incorporate safety considerations into engineering designs, equipment improvements, and capital investments

• Serve as an active member of the Site Leadership Team
• Help establish site and department goals and prioritize Engineering resources based on business needs
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Safety, Quality, ICT, and other functions to solve technical and operational challenges
• Coordinate with other Mitsubishi Chemical sites on major initiatives and share technical knowledge and continuous improvement best practices
• Work closely with Maintenance to develop and oversee facility and equipment preventive maintenance schedules

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5–8 years of experience in project and/or process engineering
• 1–3 years of experience supervising a team
• Detailed knowledge and practical experience with Six Sigma methodologies
• Proven ability to lead and develop employees in continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read blueprints and understand industrial equipment
• Experience designing, planning, managing, and completing engineering and capital projects
• Experience managing capital budgets with an understanding of cost accounting
• Ability to apply quality…