Manufacturing Technology Area Manager

Qnity Electronics, Inc.; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity Electronics is seeking a Technical Area Manager to lead technical execution, process stability, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing area. This role partners with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve safety, quality, reliability, and performance.

The position is 100% onsite at our Newark, Delaware facility. Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in industrial manufacturing engineering.
• Six Sigma Certification.
• Experience with process control and RCA.
• Strong cross-functional leadership.
• Excellent communication and project management.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Process and Equipment Engineers.
• Drive process stability and yield improvements.
• Support safety programs and PSM compliance.
• Lead MRB and cycle time reduction projects.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, supply chain.
• Translate objectives into actionable technical plans.
• Coach teams in problem-solving at the source.

Skills

Leadership

Six Sigma

Data-driven

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC / DOE / Minitab

Job description

Position Summary

Qnity Electronics is seeking a highly motivated Technical Area Manager to lead technical execution, process stability, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing area. This role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve safety, quality, reliability, and operational performance. The Technical Area Manager is responsible for developing technical talent, driving process capability improvements, and executing initiatives that support business growth, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

This is a 100% onsite position located in our Newark, Delaware facility.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this opportunity.

What You Will Do

Lead and develop a team of Process Engineers and Equipment Engineers, building technical capability and fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Drive process stability, capability, yield improvement, and scrap reduction through data-driven problem solving, statistical process control, and operational discipline.

Champion a safe and reliable operating environment by supporting Process Safety Management (PSM), reinforcing critical safety standards, and driving sustainable corrective actions following incidents.

Serve as the technical lead for process, equipment, and customer quality issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.

Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities, cycle time reduction initiatives, and process improvement projects that enhance product quality, throughput, and reliability.

Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Commercial teams to identify opportunities and deliver improvements in productivity, customer satisfaction, and business performance.

Translate business objectives and site priorities into actionable technical execution plans that support throughput, yield, backlog reduction, and operational excellence goals.

Drive continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives, ensuring solutions are standardized, sustainable, and aligned with long-term operational needs.

Support capital projects, process optimization efforts, and reliability improvements that increase manufacturing performance and consistency.

Build strong connections across the organization by coaching teams, developing problem-solving capabilities, and creating an environment where employees proactively solve challenges at the source.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.

5+ years of industrial manufacturing experience in a technical engineering, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering role.

Six Sigma Certification.

Experience with process control, root cause analysis, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive measurable operational results.

Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership abilities.

Ability to effectively prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Commitment to safety, quality, customer focus, innovation, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading Process Engineers, Equipment Engineers, or other technical teams.

Experience in semiconductor, electronics, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or additional Continuous Improvement certifications.

Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and operational excellence systems.

Experience supporting capital projects, equipment reliability programs, and manufacturing process optimization.

Proficiency with SPC, DOE, Minitab, or other statistical and process analysis tools.

Demonstrated success improving yield, throughput, scrap reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).