Site Manufacturing Technology Leader

5193 Kalrez USA LLC; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site

Job summary

Qnity in Newark, DE seeks a senior Manufacturing Technology leader to own the technical health of site processes, drive safety, quality, yield, uptime, and cost competitiveness, and lead complex equipment issues with structured problem solving.

You will develop capital plans, guide automation initiatives, and partner with Engineering, Operations, and R&D to ensure rigorous risk assessments and operational readiness for major investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years in manufacturing/engineering or manufacturing technology.
• Experience leading technical organizations and developing engineering talent.
• Strong process, equipment, and troubleshooting expertise.
• Experience with continuous improvement and capital project initiatives.
• Excellent communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical health of site manufacturing processes and systems.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, yield, reliability, uptime, capacity, and cost.
• Lead resolution of complex manufacturing, process, and equipment issues.
• Ensure effective technical ownership of manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Support automation, digital manufacturing, and operating excellence initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering expertise

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead the Tralee Park and Tralee Park Annex Manufacturing Technology organization.
• Establish technical priorities and align resources across operational support, continuous improvement, reliability, automation, and capital project initiatives.
• Develop technical talent, strengthen organizational capability, and build succession within the MT organization.
• Serve as a member of the Site Leadership Team and represent Manufacturing Technology in site and business planning activities.
• Foster collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Engineering, and R&D.

Manufacturing & Technical Leadership

• Own the technical health of site manufacturing processes and systems.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, yield, reliability, uptime, capacity, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead resolution of complex manufacturing, process, and equipment issues through structured problem solving and data-driven decision making.
• Ensure effective technical ownership of manufacturing processes, equipment, and critical technologies.
• Support implementation of automation, digital manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives.

Capital & Technology Strategy

• Develop site technology and capital improvement plans aligned with business objectives and growth requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for capital projects from concept development through commissioning and startup.
• Ensure robust technical requirements, risk assessments, and operational readiness plans are incorporated into major investments.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and business leaders to prioritize and execute the site project portfolio.
• Represent the manufacturing technology perspective in design reviews, equipment qualifications, and technology deployment decisions.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion safe operations and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and company standards.
• Provide technical leadership for process safety, management of change, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure Manufacturing Technology activities promote operational discipline and long-term process sustainability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of manufacturing, engineering, or manufacturing technology experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical organizations and developing engineering talent.
• Strong manufacturing process, equipment, and troubleshooting expertise.Experience leading continuous improvement and capital project initiatives.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in polymer, elastomer, chemical, specialty materials, or semiconductor-related manufacturing.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) systems.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects, automation initiatives, and manufacturing expansions.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement certification.

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Qnity is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

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Qnity is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.