Director of Process Engineering

AP Emissions Technologies, LLC; South Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AP Emissions Technologies seeks a Director of Process Engineering to lead the AP Production System, owning strategy for productivity, lead time, flexibility and innovation across production value streams. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and Purchasing to translate opportunities into measurable productivity and quality improvements.

The Director will drive automation and capital equipment roadmaps, establish TPM and OEE strategies, ensure safe equipment

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership and systems thinking in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong technical credibility across production environments.
• Cross-functional influence across Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Scheduling and Purchasing.
• Sound decision-making with incomplete data and risk awareness.
• Talent development and capability transfer to sustain improvements.
• Structured approach to succession planning and capability building.
• Disciplined execution and verification on the plant floor.

Responsibilities

• Own the process engineering and manufacturing transformation strategy across all production value streams.
• Lead methods engineering, standardized work, line balance, workstation management and quick-changeover initiatives.
• Own the multi-year automation and capital equipment roadmap including robotics and automation.
• Define equipment requirements and lead design reviews, testing, commissioning and production release.
• Build and govern the plant investment roadmap, capital justification and post-installation validation of savings.
• Integrate quality into process design with PFMEA/control plans and root-cause resolution.
• Provide scheduling with capacity and takt and optimize material-flow engineering across departments.
• Report performance, risks and corrective actions through plant operating reviews.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Systems thinking

Technical credibility

Cross-functional influence

Decision-making

Talent development

Succession planning

Operating discipline

Job description

AP Emissions TechnologiesAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.REPORTS TODirector of Strategic OperationsPURPOSE AND SCOPE OF FUNCTIONThe Director of Process Engineering provides strategic and technical leadership for the AP Production System (APPS). The role owns the Productivity, Lead Time, Flexibility and Innovation pillars across the plant's production value streams, along with the automation and capital program that supports them. This position establishes the process engineering strategy and standards for how work is designed, equipment is specified and integrated, process variation is controlled, capability is developed, and improvements are sustained. It partners across Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Scheduling and Purchasing to translate technical opportunities into measurable improvements in productivity, reliability, quality, cost, lead time and capacity.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess Engineering & Production System StrategyOwn the process engineering and manufacturing transformation strategy across all production value streams.Lead methods engineering, standardized work, line balance, workstation management, material flow, one-piece flow, pull systems and quick-changeover initiatives.Advance process innovation, manufacturability and DFMA in partnership with Engineering, including development of in-house equipment or fixtures where strategically advantageous.Automation, Capital & Equipment ReliabilityOwn the multi-year automation and capital equipment roadmap, including robotic cells, laser cutting, forming, welding automation and material handling.Establish equipment reliability and TPM strategy for automated and semi-automated assets, including OEE, preventive maintenance expectations and failure analysis.Define technical and functional requirements for new equipment and lead design review, acceptance testing, commissioning and production release while ensuring applicable machine safety standards are met.Build and govern the multi-year plant investment roadmap; lead capital justification, technical supplier/integrator negotiations, schedule and cost governance, and post-installation validation of committed savings.Quality, Flow & Operational PerformanceIntegrate quality into process design through error proofing, process control, first-time-through improvement, PFMEA/control-plan alignment and structured root-cause resolution.Provide Scheduling with demonstrated capacity and takt and lead material-flow engineering across departments to improve lead time and service performance.Leadership & Capability DevelopmentBuild organizational capability by establishing documentation and operating standards, developing supervisors and technical talent, and creating succession depth for critical process engineering and automation capabilities.Report performance, risks and corrective actions through the plant operating review and escalate significant schedule, cost or capability risks with recommended actions.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESStrategic leadership and systems thinking.Strong technical credibility in a manufacturing environment.Business and financial acumen tied to capital investment and operational performance.Cross-functional influence and supplier/integrator leadership.Sound decision-making with incomplete data.Talent development, succession planning and capability transfer.Strong operating discipline with a bias toward verifying conditions at the plant floor.WORKING CONDITIONSPlant environment requiring appropriate PPE, regular presence across operating shifts during commissioning and ramp-up, and approximately 25% domestic and international travel to suppliers, integrators and sister operations.DISCLAIMERThis job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.AP Emission Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law for an individual who falls within the jurisdiction of such law.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.