Engineering Manager

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Leads the Process Engineering Department including conducting performance evaluations, mentoring, developing, coaching, and promoting a positive engineering culture
• Communicates priorities to process engineering team members and provides the support needed to achieve success
• Identifies and supports department training needs that enables the process engineering team to continuously improve their skills and effectiveness
• Manages the development and documentation of manufacturing processes to ensure seamless transfer from process engineering to production
• Functions as a technical expert across multiple engineering and automation projects
• Leads process and quality troubleshooting efforts for complex issues
• Proposes changes to existing methods, procedures, processes, and equipment to ensure the highest quality of production while identifying risks and maintaining compliance with all safety guidelines
• Optimizes processes by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends to monitor and drive improvements on legacy products
• Implements strategic activities within department to achieve objectives of operations unit and corporate business
• Develops best practices, systems and innovative solutions to improve safety, quality and productivity
• Establishes, monitors, and adheres to annual operating plan budget and makesadjustments as necessary to meet financial objectives
• Conducts research and consults with vendors, suppliers, and users to design robust manufacturing capabilities
• Leads the Capital Budgeting process; including maintaining the site's project funnel, submitting projects for approval and tracking project spend
• Prioritizes and executes projects for ongoing business improvements
• Completes other project work as necessary to support efficient operations

Compliance:

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation:

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem-solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Chemical Engineering degree is required
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is desired, but not required
• 10+ years of experience in process engineering or process design is required, with minimum,5+ years in chemical manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of managerial experience is required
• Experience of process safety tools (PHA, LOPA, MOC, Root Cause Analysis, etc.)
• Experience with Process Control systems
• Excellent leadership, coaching, communication and planning skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with machine design, piping and instrumentation design and mechanical layouts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to flex own style as needed to influence and drive results
• Strong knowledge of continuous and batch chemical operations including reaction, distillation, heat exchange, solids handling, utilities and process control
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities
• Demonstrate strong financial skills including knowledge of standard budgeting, forecasting and cost control techniques
• Ability to work in a team environment within a multi-functional, organizational structure and exhibit robust interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of commercial awareness and the ability to apply/relate to overall business goals and objectives
• Excellent proficiency within Microsoft products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) as well as SAP
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution skills and analytical abilities which allow assessment of customer service issues, situations and opportunities
• Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
• credible:keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
• outcome-oriented:adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
• driven:passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
• empowered accountability:empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard.

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.#LI-Onsite