Engineering Manager

Who are we looking for?

The Engineering Manager leads the plant’s engineering function, providing strategic and technical direction to ensure the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of all manufacturing systems and processes. This role oversees a team of engineers, manages capital improvement projects, and collaborates closely with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Quality to drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. The Engineering Manager is expected to demonstrate a strong mindset for root cause problem-solving, relentlessly pursue process optimization, and maintain a personal commitment to “always improving” as a core principle of leadership. This position requires a proactive leader who challenges the status quo, champions organizational change, and ensures that process and product development initiatives align with business and customer needs.

What will you be doing?

• Lead capital planning to meet business unit goals and prioritize projects within the corporate portfolio.
• Ensure all capital proposals align with business strategy and deliver competitive implementation.
• Manage costs associated with capex, period expense, and depreciation.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect against loss and business interruption.
• Promote compliance with best financial practices and capital productivity processes.
• Provide daily plant support for troubleshooting batch process deviations using structured root cause analysis and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Drive programs to improve first-pass yield, reduce scrap and waste, and eliminate chronic issues.
• Implement robust control plans and FMEA processes for product families.
• Define and execute continuous improvement roadmaps to enhance capability, yield, capacity, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct and manage SPC reviews, driving reduction in variation and process instability
• Drive continuous improvement as a core principle—constantly challenge existing processes to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Implement process improvements that not only meet evolving customer requirements but also anticipate future needs and set new performance benchmarks.
• Utilize root cause analysis and data-driven insights to eliminate inefficiencies and prevent recurrence of issues.
• Leverage automation, advanced analytics, and digital tools to maximize process capability, reduce variability, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Champion a culture of operational excellence, where every process is continuously evaluated for cost, quality, and speed improvements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to standardize and optimize workflows, ensuring sustainable gains and measurable impact on productivity and customer satisfaction.

Who are You?

• BS in Manufacturing/Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in process engineering, project/facility management, or capital project management in industrial applications.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing teams and leading employees through resource management and project prioritization.
• Experience in new product development and scale-up of products and processes.
• Direct experience with customer interactions and semiconductor industry expectations.
• Strong knowledge of process controls and distributed control systems.
• Proven ability to drive engineering excellence and best practices.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; highly self-driven and proactive.
• Demonstrated leadership capability in personnel development, team building, conflict resolution, and sound judgment.
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence, with a proven track record of identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
  

We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above. If you believe you have the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

What competencies will you need?

• Critical Thinking & Root Cause Analysis – Ability to systematically identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical and operational issues. Brings critical thinking mindset to every problem.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership – Proven track record of driving sustainable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Personal Drive for Excellence – Demonstrates a relentless commitment to improvement, accountability, and achieving world-class standards.
• Strategic & Technical Agility – Balances long-term vision with hands-on problem-solving and execution.
• Collaborative Influence – Builds strong cross-functional relationships to align engineering initiatives with business objectives.
• Data-Driven Decision Making – Utilizes analytics and process metrics to guide improvements and validate outcomes.

We are Offering...

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future - You will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management, which has empowered us to create high-performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

As part of the MAES Team, you will have ...

Opportunities for career growth, competitive compensation (competitive base salary and performance-related bonus plan), and benefits packages (health, dental, and vision insurance, Wellness Program, PTO/Holidays, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match).
Innovative work environment where you will be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
Perks and incentives include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

The typical base salary range for this position is between $124,587 and $186,881