Engineering Manager

Merck & Co.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. Inc. seeks a CMP Process Engineering Manager to lead the customer-facing Process Engineering team and ensure work aligns with Manufacturing commitments to CMP Product Management, the CMP Commercial Team, and external customers.

The role oversees workload balance, skill matching, and development plans to meet changing requirements, with a focus on cross-functional training and scalable resource planning for the site.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering; other technical disciplines considered.
• 6–8 years of experience in high-volume chemical manufacturing.
• Experience supervising and mentoring others.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; professional interaction at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work by the Process Engineering team aligns with EH&S expectations and company values.
• Monitor daily progress against deliverables and provide guidance/assets as needed.
• Analyze equipment failures with CMP Manufacturing Manager to establish containment and remediation.
• Investigate high-priority customer concerns with CMP Quality and Product Management and resolve timely.
• Resource work assignments to meet objectives while enabling cross-functional training.
• Provide input on site resource planning and budgeting with Site Leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Statistical methods

Communications

Team supervision

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LIMS

SAP

SQL databases

SAP Mii

JMP

Job description

Position Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe.

The Role

The CMP Process Engineering Manager is responsible for assuring that the work conducted by the customer-facing Process Engineering team is managed and adjusted, as needed to consistently meet the Manufacturing team's commitments to CMP Product Management, the CMP Commercial Team, and our external customers.

The Process Engineering Manager is also responsible for assuring that workloads within the team stay properly balanced, that internal skill sets are properly matched to needs, and that professional development plans are created to ensure that additional skill sets are created as needed to meet changing internal and external requirements.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry-where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more.

We're a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you've got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what's possible-for the world and your future.

We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island-each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Assures that all activities and project work are conducted within site EH&S expectations, and consistent with Fujifilm core values; Provides immediate support for investigating any EH&S deviations, including near miss incidents and concerns raised by manufacturing personnel
• Monitors daily progress against team deliverables and provides additional guidance or resources, if needed, to assure performance against schedule
• With CMP Manufacturing Manager, analyzes equipment and/or system failures and/or operating deficiencies and assures that resources are assigned to establish containment and remediation
• With CMP Quality and Product Management, assures that any high priority customer concerns or product quality issues are investigated, contained, and resolved within the requested timeline
• Assures that work assignments are resourced in a way that accomplishes the primary objective, while also providing cross functional training opportunities within the team
• Provides key input to the Site Leadership team on current and future resource needs, including participation in the site resource planning and budgeting processes

REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering; other technical disciplines with experience in automation, chemical manufacturing, or semiconductor manufacturing will be strongly considered
• A minimum of 6 to 8 years of work experience in high volume chemical manufacturing
• Previous experience supervising and/or mentoring others
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; ability to communicate professionally with all levels in the organization
• Demonstrated leadership skills in ambiguous and rapidly changing situations
• Demonstrated project management capabilities
• Demonstrated process trouble-shooting and structured problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques and statistical analysis of data
• Familiarity with JMP statistical software is preferred, but not required
• Experience with LIMS, SAP, and SQL databases preferred; Prior experience with SAP Mii is a plus
• Ability to interact productively with all levels of the organization
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 applications required.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team driven environment
• This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment. One of the essential job functions is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

We value a professional, adaptable, and collaborative work environment. The following competencies are essential for success in any role and reflect our commitment to effective teamwork, problem solving, and workplace communication.

• Resilience -Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Communication -Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
• Reasoning & Decision Making -Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
• Comprehension -Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
• Organizational Skills -Competence to managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).