Engineering Manager

Merck & Co.; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. seeks an Engineering Manager at its North Kingstown, RI facility. This role involves leading engineering teams, ensuring process optimization, and supporting manufacturing operations with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, including leadership roles. A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering is required, and strong skills in root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies are essential.

Fujifilm offers an innovative environment in the semiconductor industry with a commitment to teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of engineering experience in chemical manufacturing or semiconductor materials.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Experience in high-purity manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers.
• Provide technical leadership for manufacturing operations.
• Oversee process engineering activities for production.

Skills

Knowledge of chemical process engineering

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement tools

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. is a global leader in chemical solutions that enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for an Engineering Manager.

The Role

The Engineering Manager provides engineering leadership across process optimization, raw material management, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and technical support for manufacturing operations. The role partners closely with Operations, Quality, and Business Teams to ensure manufacturing processes meet strict purity, safety, and regulatory requirements expected within the semiconductor materials supply chain.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for developing engineering talent, improving process performance, supporting capital investments, and ensuring technical rigor across all engineering activities at the site.

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 are a global business‑to‑business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. 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.

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:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers by setting priorities, providing technical mentorship, conducting performance management activities, and supporting professional development.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership for the engineering function and ensure engineering resources effectively support manufacturing operations.
• Oversee process engineering activities that support the safe, reliable, and efficient production of high‑purity chemicals and solvents.
• Drive process optimization initiatives focused on yield improvement, throughput enhancement, cost reduction, and process capability improvement while maintaining strict product purity standards.
• Partner closely with Operations leadership to troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions that improve process stability and manufacturing reliability.
• Lead or support structured root cause investigations for process deviations, equipment issues, or product quality concerns and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Oversee raw material engineering activities including supplier technical interface, material qualification, raw material performance evaluation, and troubleshooting related to incoming materials.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Quality teams to ensure raw material specifications and supplier performance support consistent product quality and supply reliability.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, process capability, and manufacturing robustness using data‑driven decision making and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Provide engineering leadership for site capital projects including process improvements, equipment upgrades, and capacity expansion initiatives.
• Collaborate with corporate engineering teams, project managers, and external vendors to ensure capital projects meet technical, safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations as well as internal safety standards.
• Support site process safety initiatives, participate in hazard reviews, and contribute to incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between engineering and other site functions including Operations, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and R&D.
• Support new product introductions and process transfers by providing engineering expertise related to manufacturing feasibility, process scale‑up, raw material requirements, and operational readiness.
• Maintain strong technical documentation, engineering standards, and engineering knowledge management to ensure consistency and continuity across site processes.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
• Advanced degree preferred but not required.

Experience

• 8‑10 years of engineering experience in chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, semiconductor materials, or a similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
• 3‑5 years of leadership or supervisory experience managing engineering staff or technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex manufacturing processes, troubleshooting process issues, and implementing process improvements.
• Experience working in high‑purity manufacturing environments or within the semiconductor supply chain is strongly preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of chemical process engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Understanding of raw material qualification processes and supplier technical engagement.
• Experience supporting capital projects, process equipment implementation, or manufacturing technology improvements.
• Ability to analyze process data and translate findings into practical operational improvements.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong technical leadership and engineering judgment.
• Ability to coach and develop engineering talent.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Effective cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Ability to prioritize competing operational and engineering initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and operational audiences.

Operational and Scheduling Expectations

• Willingness to start work at 7:30 AM to support daily production meeting.
• Ability to provide engineering support outside standard hours when needed, including occasional support to assist with production activities or batch processing.
• Ability to support limited domestic and international travel as required.

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 in 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]).