Process Engineering Manager

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***** SUPERVISOR:
Plant Manager
**** JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE:
** Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Process Engineering Manager will be responsible for all manufacturing processes & related engineering projects.  The Process Engineering Manager will coordinate all engineering activities within the Electronic Materials Brewster facility necessary to produce quality product and meet cost objectives. Responsible for overall management, direction, and coordination of the process engineering team and leading this team to meet product producibility requirements in support of the production plan.

Works to improve overall plant functions by working with the manufacturing team through continuous improvement processes. Works to meet throughput goals, yield objectives, and customer expectations for delivery and quality. Team responsibilities include providing and maintaining safe operating conditions and process, the definition of process requirements and limitations, process instructions, operator instructions, set-up requirements and procedures, process control parameters, standard processing times, supporting new product introductions, and process improvements.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
** 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.

All other duties as assigned.
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* REQUIRED SKILLS:

** 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…