Engineering Manager - Materials - Rhode Island

The Engineering Manager provides technical and people leadership for engineering activities supporting the manufacture of high-purity chemical products used in semiconductor applications. This role oversees process optimization, troubleshooting, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D to ensure safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

Client Details

My client is a global leader in advanced chemical solutions that enable semiconductor manufacturing and emerging technologies. Their products support the production of microchips used in artificial intelligence, electronics, electric vehicles, communications, and other critical technologies worldwide.

Description

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers through mentoring, performance management, and professional development initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership supporting manufacturing operations and engineering activities.
• Oversee process engineering efforts supporting the safe and efficient production of high-purity chemicals and solvents.
• Drive process optimization initiatives focused on yield, throughput, cost reduction, and process capability improvements.
• Partner with Operations to troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to process, equipment, and quality issues.
• Manage raw material engineering activities including supplier support, material qualification, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Quality teams to improve supplier performance and material consistency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing data-driven decision-making and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Provide engineering leadership for capital projects, equipment upgrades, and capacity expansion efforts.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Support process safety initiatives, hazard reviews, and incident investigations.
• Serve as a key technical interface between Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, and R&D.
• Support new product introductions, process transfers, scale-up activities, and manufacturing readiness efforts.
• Maintain engineering standards, technical documentation, and knowledge management systems.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Engineering Manager should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 8-10 years of engineering experience within chemical manufacturing or related industries.
• 3-5 years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing processes and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong chemical process engineering and manufacturing operations knowledge.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with raw material qualification and supplier technical engagement.
• Background supporting capital projects and process equipment implementation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Semiconductor materials or high-purity chemical manufacturing experience preferred.

Job Offer

• Lead engineering for advanced semiconductor materials
• High-impact technical leadership opportunity
• Drive process and operational improvements
• Support major capital investment initiatives
• Collaborative and innovation-driven culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits

If you are an Engineering Manager with a strong background in chemical manufacturing environments, apply today for immediate consideration!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.