Process Engineering Manager

Title: Process Engineering Manager- Conversion

Job Summary:

The Process Engineering Manager – Conversion is responsible for leading the Conversion Process Engineering team to ensure that manufacturing processes consistently produce high‑quality output efficiently, safely, and cost‑effectively. This role provides technical leadership in process engineering, drives improvements in process capability, and supports strategic initiatives in productivity, quality, and continuous improvement. The manager collaborates closely with Production, Quality, R&D, and Maintenance to implement process improvements and operational innovations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leads and develops the Process Engineering – Conversion team.
• Provides technical direction, mentorship, and performance management for process engineers.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the Conversion Balanced Scorecard (BSC) to drive improvements in productivity and quality (e.g., OTD, scrap, efficiency, and yield).
• Lead process validation, capability studies, and design of experiments (DOE) for key process parameters.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis (8D or PPS) for internal or customer quality issues.
• Identify and justify new equipment or technology investments to support business growth (CAPEX).
• Oversee the validation of new equipment through IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Ensure proper follow-up by process engineers to close in-process NC investigations within two weeks.
• Follow up on timely closure of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Promote the use of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies throughout the department.
• Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills.
• Strong knowledge of Process engineering, particularly molding, Machining, stamping and or wire forming. Experience with precious metals and their applications is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead process optimization, DOE studies, and statistical analysis for process control.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to translate complex technical data for management and non-technical teams.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Made2Manage preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in process engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Professional certifications in Lean, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or related process improvement disciplines preferred.
• Experience managing capital projects and implementing new manufacturing technologies.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Occasional presence on the production floor and exposure to manufacturing environments.