Process Engineering Director jobs in Somerset, NJ

The Process Engineering Manager is responsible to direct and coordinate activities of the Process Engineering department to design, manufacture, and test components, products, and systems to drive efficiency, automation and cost reduction.

 The Process Engineering Manager is expected to:

·         Improve process rate to be equal to or better than standard costs  

·         Decrease scrap and MUV to be less than 5% combined

·         Identify and implement continuous improvement projects through Process Engineering resulting in a cost savings of 2% annually

·         Achieve or improve OSHA recordable rate as defined by the company and industry                                                                                                         

·         Provides proactive and engaged management on key projects designed to increase revenue, reduce expenses, enhance business efficiency, and improve customer experience

·         Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.

·         Coaches team on complex issues and helps them identify the correct evaluation process

·         Provides technical direction, support and guidance to the organization for existing and transitioning processes.

·         Measures and monitors the progress of projects to identify variances from the plan and makes needed corrections in a timely and cost-effective manner.

·         Transitions processes from New Product Development to commercialization and stabilization successfully

·         Provides technical support and expertise to customers regarding process improvement solutions

·         Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.     

• Review and approve all Sampling Plan and Process changes                                                      

·         Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.

·         Advises management of any change in technological, environmental or regulatory developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs and customer relations.

·         Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develops recommendations accordingly.

·         Maintains a working knowledge of safety and environmental policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

·         Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demands to plan projects.

·         Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.

 Talent Management

• Provides regular and timely feedback to employees, acknowledging success and the need for improvement.
• Develops and supports employees' career plans and learning opportunities.
• Creates a culture of success and ongoing business and goal achievement
• Builds, develops and manages teams and resources to deliver profitable growth

Directly supervises multiple employees in the Process Engineering Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is required. Master’s degree in Engineering or related field is strongly preferred.

·         10 years of engineering experience is required.

·         3-5 years of previous management experience is required.

·         Must have demonstrated ability to synthesize complex or diverse information   

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

·         PMP certification is preferred

 TECHNICAL SKILLS

·         Project Management

·         Blueprint reading

·         Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

·         Statistical Process Control (SPC)

·         Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA, GR&R)

·         Design of Experiments (DOE)

·         Injection molding

·         Metal fabrication

·         Medical device manufacturing

·         Data analysis

·         Statistics

·         Applied mathematics

·         Minitab Statistical Software

·         MS Office Suite

 OTHER SKILLS

·         Ability to manage multiple priorities

·         Multitasking

·         Verbal communication

·         Written communication

·         Problem solving

Domestic travel, up to 10% of the time, is required.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; and talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must lift, push, pull, carry and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently, and between 10 and 25 pounds occasionally.

While performing this Job, the employee is regularly required to demonstrate manual and spatial dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; risk of electrical shock; and odors, dusts, mists, fumes and/or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud, based on the department/ work area.