Senior Process Engineer

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc.; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the semiconductor industry is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to oversee manufacturing engineering activities at their North Kingstown facility. The role involves ensuring quality standards, managing product lifecycles, and implementing continuous improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and substantial experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to analyze root causes.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities for batch-process-based product lines.
• Evaluate supplier changes and develop qualification plans for validation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

JMP

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for a Senior Process Engineer! The Senior Process Engineer will lead manufacturing engineering activities for batch-process-based product lines. This role involves full ownership of a product line while contributing to the success of additional lines. The Senior Engineer will oversee all aspects of the product lifecycle, ensuring quality standards for materials are maintained and committed ship dates for finished products are met. Responsibilities include evaluating supplier changes, developing qualification plans for validation, and implementing continuous improvement projects. The position requires interpreting SPC (Statistical Process Control) data, managing material disposition, and applying critical thinking to optimize processes and maintain high-quality output. The Senior Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation and ongoing success of assigned product lines, from inception to final production.

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’re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you’ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible—for the world and your future.

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—each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

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:

• Ensure and maintain high-quality standards for both raw materials and finished products within the assigned product line.
• Review Statistical Process Control (SPC) data and calculate control limits to monitor process stability and quality.
• Manage and update batch sheets to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) on the production floor.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions within tight timeframes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage supplier changes, ensuring all process changes align with customer requirements and generating comprehensive data packages for review.
• Provide customers with objective evidence demonstrating that issues have been effectively addressed and resolved.
• Present findings and engineering recommendations to leadership teams, including the Business Manager, Engineering Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Control Manager, and Operations Director.
• Work closely with manufacturing personnel to ensure daily production tasks align with engineering specifications and quality requirements.
• Oversee and manage multiple long-term projects, many spanning over 12 months, ensuring all project details remain current and accurate.
• Develop alternative approaches with technical resources when initial qualification plans do not succeed, ensuring continuous progress.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, with at least 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly define issues, analyze potential root causes, and identify the true root cause.
• Strong willingness to learn on the job and become a subject matter expert in assigned areas.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively, applying new strategies rather than relying solely on prior knowledge.
• Proven capability to manage projects effectively, ensuring timelines are met and project details are maintained accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in presenting to groups and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to provide engineering support to Manufacturing and QC personnel between 6 AM and 11 PM, as needed, to facilitate batch processing.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with the microelectronics industry and its specific requirements.
• Experience using JMP or similar statistical software tools for data analysis and process improvement.
• Proficiency in applying problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Why, 8D, and DMAIC to drive continuous improvement.
• Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement training.
  
  

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.
  
  

FUJIFILM Electronics Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is part of the Fujifilm family – a company that has been evolving and transforming for more than 85 years. Fujifilm is focused on four strategic business areas: Advanced Materials , including electronic materials for semiconductor manufacturing; Imaging ; Healthcare ; and products and services to support Business Innovation . As a global company, Fujifilm has revenues of $21 billion, with 310 group companies and 73,275 employees worldwide.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Fujifilm about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Fujifilm via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Fujifilm, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Fujifilm for this requisition and a valid agreement with Fujifilm is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Fujifilm agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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]).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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