Engineering Manager in Exeter, RI

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead process improvement, manufacturing optimization, and engineering excellence within a specialized chemical manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to drive operational performance, develop engineering talent, and support innovative technologies that power the global semiconductor industry.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognized manufacturer serving highly regulated, technology-focused industries with advanced chemical products and materials. The organization is known for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, product quality, and continuous improvement, supporting technologies that play a critical role in modern electronics, artificial intelligence, automotive applications, and digital infrastructure.

Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers while establishing priorities and supporting professional growth.
• Provide technical leadership to manufacturing operations and ensure engineering resources effectively support production goals.
• Drive process optimization initiatives focused on improving yield, throughput, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Partner with operations teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead root cause investigations related to process deviations, equipment issues, and quality concerns.
• Oversee raw material qualification, supplier technical engagement, and material performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with quality, supply chain, operations, EHS, and R&D teams to ensure reliable production and consistent product quality.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven decision-making methodologies.
• Support and lead capital projects, including equipment upgrades, process improvements, and facility expansion activities.
• Ensure adherence to environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support process safety programs, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Provide technical expertise for new product introductions, process scale-up activities, and technology transfers.
• Maintain engineering standards, documentation, and knowledge management practices across the site.

Profile

• 8+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
• Prior leadership experience managing engineers or technical teams.
• Strong background in process engineering, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations and solving technical challenges.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with raw material qualification, supplier interaction, and manufacturing quality requirements.
• Exposure to capital projects, equipment implementation, and process technology improvements.
• Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and inspire technical teams.
• Experience in high-purity chemical or semiconductor-related manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical engineering function within a growing, technology-driven manufacturing organization.
• Significant influence on operational strategy, manufacturing performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes supporting high-growth technology markets.
• Leadership responsibilities with the ability to mentor and develop engineering talent.
• Involvement in major capital investment and process improvement projects.
• Collaborative environment with close interaction across operations, quality, supply chain, EHS, and R&D teams.
• Strong career development potential within a global organization.
• Opportunity to work on products and technologies that support the semiconductor and electronics industries.
• Stable and highly visible leadership position with broad operational impact.
• Dynamic role offering technical challenges, strategic project involvement, and long-term advancement opportunities.

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