Production Engineering Manager

Production Engineering Manager

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Pueblo, CO facility for a Production Engineering Manager.

With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on-site application support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies the world’s top tier semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.

The Production Engineering Manager will manage a team of Production Engineers to support the monitoring, troubleshooting and reporting performance of high-volume manufacturing processes in a safe, environmentally sound and economic manner. The Production Engineering Manager is a working Production Engineer who will also oversee an assigned process for quality and performance, identify and implement process improvements, and drive quality/safety programs.

• Ensure all production engineering is carried out per written procedures with safety and quality at the forefront.
• Manage staffing levels, as needed, make schedule changes with personnel when needed to allow timely execution of engineering/production plans.
• Coordinate with the Capital and Engineering Manager on any issues related to safety, quality, and/or HR policies.
• Track employee performance and provide positive and negative feedback, including disciplinary action if needed. Advise on personnel issues related to cross training.
• Serve as a mentor to junior engineers to assist in technical and professional development.
• Keep management informed of work status and fill out any related reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure FMEA's are updated as needed and reviewed per Plant policy.
• Ensure Control Plans are updated as needed and reviewed per Plant policy.
• Monitor daily production for high volume manufacturing processes.
• Document procedures for process of record for key processes/products. Update SQL work instructions; verify batch records and SQL documentation.
• Support the scale‑up commissioning and qualification of new and replacement systems.
• Support and participate in environmental, safety and health and quality department programs and requirements.
• Conduct and participate in hazard assessments including Process Hazard Analyses, JSAs, High Hazard Work, and Risk Assessments.
• Analyze statistical process control performance, OOC's and trend alerts. Requires use of Excel, JMP or other statistical software. Conduct and document plant quality trend review investigations.
• Investigate Nonconforming Materials, report findings to internal plant stakeholders and process paperwork.
• Prepare Management of Change (MOC) records as required.
• Provide problem‑solving expertise for a wide range of technical problems.
• Responsible for planning and execution of plant improvement projects as assigned. Serve as a resource for the production engineering team to assist in project progress while maintaining close communication with partners & stakeholders across the business.
• Participate in customer meetings, audits and answer customer complaints using an 8D or customer formats as required.
• Conduct trend reviews for process operations and quality analysis.
• Review lab data to verify no trend rule violations prior to batch release.
• Able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

• BS in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 1‑2 years Supervisor or leadership experience preferred but not required.
• Minimum 6‑8 years’ experience in high volume chemical manufacturing; other technical disciplines with experience in automation, chemical manufacturing, or semiconductor manufacturing will be strongly considered.
• Demonstrated innovative thinking and scientific/engineering approach to solving product development problems in school or work environment.
• Ability to manage process safety management (PSM) processes, management of change, pre‑startup safety reviews and process hazard analyses.
• Ability…