Engineering Manager, Ceramics & Process Automation

Heraeus

Chandler (AZ)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Heraeus in Chandler, AZ seeks an Engineering Manager to lead engineering, automation, process improvement, and capital projects in our ceramic manufacturing facility. You will provide strategic and technical leadership to advance manufacturing technology, ensure safe and cost-effective operations, and partner with Operations, Quality, R&D, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to drive performance.

This role focuses on developing engineering talent, executing CAPEX investment strategies, and maintaining

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline; Master's preferred.
5-10 years of manufacturing engineering experience with 3-5 years in a formal engineering leadership role within advanced ceramics, semiconductor materials, or related manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and driving organizational performance.
Experience with process development, manufacturing scale-up, qualification, and technology transfer.
Proficiency with statistical analysis and manufacturing improvement tools such as Minitab, JMP, or equivalent.
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong project management experience, including CAPEX planning, equipment procurement, installation, and startup.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders without direct authority.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information to customers, leadership, and non-technical audiences.
Strong knowledge of safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process, manufacturing, and project engineers.
Develop, implement, and optimize ceramic manufacturing processes including powder preparation, sintering, grinding, CNC, and polishing.
Oversee manufacturing readiness, process validation, and scale-up of new designs from R&D to production.
Establish and monitor KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Lead technical evaluations and process development projects in collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Operations teams.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, scrap reduction, throughput improvement, cycle time reduction, and cost optimization.
Manage departmental operating budgets and CAPEX planning, justification and execution for new equipment and infrastructure.
Drive equipment reliability and asset utilization through preventive maintenance strategies, OEE improvement, and root cause analysis.
Identify and implement automation, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 technologies to improve operational performance.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of operational excellence.