Engineering Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance & Reliability Leadership Own and drive plant-wide maintenance strategy, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs Establish and continuously improve PM systems, work order execution, and spare parts strategy Drive measurable improvements in: Mean time between failure (MTBF) Mean time to repair (MTTR) Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent corrective actions (PCA) for major downtime events Build a data-driven maintenance organization with strong KPI tracking and accountability Facilities & Infrastructure Oversee all facility systems, including electrical, mechanical, and utilities infrastructure Lead capital planning and execution for facility upgrades and expansion Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards Develop long-term strategies for capacity scaling and plant modernization Manufacturing Engineering Leadership Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team to support production stability and continuous improvement Drive process standardization, line balancing, and labor optimization Support new product introductions (NPI) and ensure seamless equipment commissioning and ramp Partner with Operations to improve: Throughput (UPH) Yield and scrap reduction Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) Controls & Automation Engineering Oversee Controls Engineering and automation systems across the plant Drive improvements in: PLC architecture and standardization Automation reliability Lead integration of new automated systems and ensure robust handoff to production Establish best practices for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and system scalability Own process engineering and industrial engineering strategy Drive: Time studies and labor modeling Capacity analysis and constraint identification Lead initiatives to improve: Production flow and takt alignment Capital Projects & Equipment Launch Lead execution of new equipment installs, commissioning, and ramp-up Partner cross-functionally to ensure: Cycle time achievement Safety validation Production readiness Manage capital budgets and ensure ROI realization

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience in high-volume manufacturing, automation, and engineering leadership will be considered in lieu of a degree 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and automation within high-volume production environments Proven leadership experience managing: Maintenance Equipment/Manufacturing Engineering Strong background in: Robotics Automated production systems Equipment commissioning and production ramp Downtime reduction and reliability improvement Experience with: Root cause analysis (RCA) Strong working knowledge of: Electrical systems and diagnostics Mechanical systems and fabrication Pay Transparency Chemelex’s pay scale is based on the expected range of compensation for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Compensation Range: $126,000 - $234,000 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chemelex LLC