Process Engineering Manager

Process Engineering Manager

An established, fast-growing, privately-held, financially stable manufacturing organization is seeking an exceptional, highly experienced Process Engineering Manager to join the core leadership team. As one of the top four key decision-makers at the plant level, this position offers high visibility, strategic direction, and operational authority over facility processing capabilities, technical development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

We are looking for a true technical subject matter expert and well-connected leader who possesses deep expertise in high-precision polymer processing and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a core member of the plant leadership team, shaping overall operational strategy, technical direction, and performance goals.


• Direct and mentor the process engineering and floor technical teams, elevating team capabilities, accountability, and operational excellence.


• Serve as the primary technical subject matter expert on processing methodologies, machine capabilities, setup optimization, and tooling integration.


• Lead root-cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting for complex processing challenges to drive down scrap rates and maximize efficiency.


• Oversee process standardization, cycle time optimization, and new product introductions across major production lines.


• Collaborate closely with tool design, maintenance, and plant leadership to evaluate equipment upgrades, facility layout enhancements, and capital expenditure projects.

Qualifications:

• Extensive, hands-on engineering experience within custom polymer manufacturing environments.


• Subject matter expert-level knowledge of primary processing methodologies, such as compression molding, injection molding, profile extrusion, or thermoforming.


• Proven leadership experience in a managerial or senior technical capacity, with a strong track record of driving results through team development.


• Deep technical understanding of processing machinery, tool construction, automation, and material behavior on the plant floor.


• Strong strategic insight paired with a preference for remaining actively connected to floor execution.


• Proven history of serving as a key decision-maker in facility-wide operations and continuous improvement initiatives.