Process Engineering Manager

PowerToFly; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial & Career Growth

401(k) Matching

Innovative Culture

Job summary

EnerSys PPS seeks a Process Engineering Manager to lead Maintenance, Facilities and Process Engineering at our manufacturing site. You will drive reliability, safety and efficiency while shaping growth and continuous improvement.

You will build and mentor cross‑functional teams, optimize processes across battery product lines, oversee safety initiatives, manage capacity expansion, and partner with Program Management to strengthen change control and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in equipment maintenance, plant operations, or process engineering.
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards and best practices.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process metrics, facility layout planning, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Maintenance and Facilities teams for efficient operation and upkeep of equipment and facilities.
• Direct the Process Engineering group in optimizing and improving manufacturing processes across multiple battery product lines.
• Oversee plant safety initiatives related to equipment and processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory and company standards.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, product quality, and production throughput.
• Plan and execute facility layout changes to support growth, scalability, and capacity expansion.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to analyze and optimize utilization, performance, and process metrics.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, to strengthen change control processes and improve customer satisfaction.
• Support long-term strategies for equipment upgrades, automation, and capital investments.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Plant operations

Process engineering

Industrial safety

Cross-functional leadership

Process metrics

Continuous improvement

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Precision Power Solution (PPS) is a specialized division of EnerSys—a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. PPS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team.

Certain positions at EnerSys Advanced Systems require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a “U.S. Person” under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.

What We Offer:

• Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
• Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level
• Innovative Culture – We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees’ skills and career development.

At PPS, we don’t just build batteries – we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.

If you’re excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced, high-tech environment, where your contributions make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Learn More About PPS

Job Purpose

The Process Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Maintenance, Facilities, and Process Engineering teams at our manufacturing site. This role ensures the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant processes and infrastructure, while driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Maintenance and Facilities teams to ensure efficient operation and upkeep of equipment and facilities
• Direct the Process Engineering group in optimizing and improving manufacturing processes across multiple battery product lines
• Oversee plant safety initiatives related to equipment and processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory and company standards
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, product quality, and production throughput
• Plan and execute facility layout changes to support growth, scalability, and capacity expansion
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to analyze and optimize utilization, performance, and process metrics
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, to strengthen change control processes and improve customer satisfaction
• Support long-term strategies for equipment upgrades, automation, and capital investments
• Provide full supervisory leadership, including hiring, training, performance management, and issue resolution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in equipment maintenance, plant operations, or process engineering
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards and best practices
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with process metrics, facility layout planning, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense or battery manufacturing
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification; Black Belt preferred

Other Requirements

• Proficiency in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn legacy applications
• Minimal travel required

General Job Requirements

• This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.

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