HdG Site Process Engineering Manager

Syensqo; Havre de Grace (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/paternity leave

Training platform for all employees

Well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo is seeking a Site Process Engineering Manager in Havre de Grace, MD to lead the site process engineering team and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency, with responsibilities spanning project management, capital investments, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver breakthrough manufacturing improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years experience in quality/manufacturing/process engineering preferred.
• 2+ years experience in managing engineers preferred.
• Experience in quality/process engineering in manufacturing environment and leading a team.
• Continuous improvement background with problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Experience in composite/adhesive material manufacturing or similar continuous web industries preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Site Process Engineering team to ensure proper project management and successful completion of project work.
• Lead site-based process engineering projects and activities driving continuous improvement, resolving chronic manufacturing issues, introducing new products or re-site existing products.
• Support and deploy Global Business Unit wide best practices and manufacturing standards, and support new capital investments and technology across sites.
• Promote an observable culture of process safety, quality, and customer service.
• Support short-term tactical requests while managing long-term strategic projects.
• Build a broad network across functions and locations and develop the team for their next position.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Mentoring

Six Sigma Black Belt

Education

Bachelors of Science in Engineering

Job description

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for: Site Process Engineering Manager- Havre de Grace, MD

• You will manage the Site Process Engineering team to ensure proper project management and successful completion of project work.
• You and your team are responsible for leading site based process engineering projects and activities that drive continuous improvement, resolve chronic manufacturing issues, introduce new products or re-site existing products. This position also supports and deploys GBU wide best practices and manufacturing standards along with supporting new capital investments and technology common across Composite Materials Manufacturing sites.

We can count on you to:

• Promote an observable culture of process safety, quality, and customer service within their organizational control.
• Support the short term tactical requests from the site-based team while managing the long term strategic projects set forth by the global process engineering team.

You can count on us to:

• This position includes building a broad network across functions and other manufacturing locations.
• Significant effort is spent to develop you for your next position within the organization while you will spend a significant effort in developing your team for their next position.
• There are various technical and operational ladders available for development for you and your team.

You will bring:

• Bachelors of Science (Engineering Preferred)
• 10 + years experience in quality/manufacturing/process engineering preferred
• 2 + years experience in managing engineers preferred
• Previous experience in quality/process engineering function in manufacturing environment as well as leading a team.
• Continuous improvement background with demonstrated experience in problem solving and root cause analysis
• Preferably has experience in composite material / adhesive material manufacturing or other similar continuous web process industries (paper, film, foil, or textile industries)
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification (preferred)

Desired skills:

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task
• Understanding manufacturing processes and value chain.
• Understand key operational metrics and communicate across organization to achieve clear alignment and focus.
• Understanding of quality systems, ISO9001/AS9100 requirements.
• Understanding processes to engage cross-functional teams to solve quality and process capability problems.
• Able to mentor and help develop and lead a team of Process Engineers.

Desired behaviors:

• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Manage priorities and multitask from a number of sources
• Data driven, strong analytical skill set

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $115,000 - $150,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

• Flexibility to travel to other locations and work outside normal working hours as required by the projects (could be 5-10% travel)

About Us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. AM1