Process Engineering Manager

Job Title: Process Engineering Manager

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Pay Range: $130k - $150k + bonus

Benefits: Yes. Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), Paid holidays

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Summary

Connect Search is hiring a Process Engineering Manager in Milwaukee.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and manage the process engineering staff.
• Through deployment of scientific molding principles, develop processes, work instructions, and techniques supporting Installation, Operational and Performance Qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) and robust manufacture of specific products.
• Ensure process development, validation, and documentation activities comply with ISO 13485 and regulatory/customer requirements where applicable.
• Lead process qualification at headquarters and drive effective technology transfer to other plants, including standard work, training, and sustainment plans to ensure consistent performance.
• Compile and organize specifications relative to engineering and design.
• Calculate and prepare data to develop cost estimates and quotations for piece parts and required tooling, coordinate information with manufacturing, sales, tooling, quality, and material control departments.
• Prepare and validate data for electronic processing, perform required calculations, and monitor outputs for accuracy.
• Develop processes and production standards which meet quality specifications.
• Provide cross-functional technical support to Manufacturing, Sales, and Quality Assurance to ensure capable, compliant processes and timely issue resolution.
• Build and maintain development plans for Process Engineers; support the training, mentorship, and skill development of Process Technicians in partnership with Manufacturing leadership.
• Analyze and resolve manufacturing and customer issues relating to processing.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records, files, and procedural documentation.
• Identify, evaluate, and source vendors and equipment aligned with product, process, and quality requirements.
• Stay current on engineering and processing advancements relevant to the company's products, and assess applicability to improve safety, quality, and performance.
• Lead and sustain significant continuous improvement (CI) projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• RJG Master Molder I or II (preferred) or equivalent scientific molding certification (e.g., Paulson ProMolder).
• Command of Statistical Process Control and Design Of Experiments.
• Departmental leadership and a preference to lead through influence, saving authority for rare circumstances.
• Hands on record keeping in IQMS or another significant MRP system coupled with strong document control discipline. xhyhwjd
• Strong project management that delivers objectives timely and keeps stakeholders informed.