Job Title:
Process Engineering Manager
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Role Overview:
This key role is a vital member of the Engineering Group responsible for managing diverse projects driving process improvements, R&D initiatives, process development, scale-up activities, and providing manufacturing support across the facility.
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Main Responsibilities:
* Prepare technical project proposals including feasibility studies prior to approval submission.
* Manage project implementation achieving goals on time and within budget while leading multi-disciplinary cross-department project teams using a structured approach to project management with clear reporting on program cost and issues.
* Drive technology transfer projects from other sites within the organization.
* Lead and participate in cross-functional process improvement teams focused on enhancing manufacturing performance in areas such as quality, productivity, and cost optimization.
* Support R&D process development and scale-up activities as required.
* Provide prompt and effective process support for operations technical teams and engineering departments to resolve issues and complete tasks.
* Collaborate with operations technical and engineering teams to identify future process enhancement opportunities and develop capital investment plans with sound business justifications.
* Oversee Management of Change (MOC) activities ensuring compliance with industry standards for safety, quality, and engineering.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Degree in Mechanical Process or Chemical Engineering is essential.
* At least 10 years experience in a high-tech large volume manufacturing environment typically beverages, pharmaceuticals, food, or healthcare.
* Ability to lead capital and/or high-profile projects that involve cross-functional teams and to be able to manage large budgets, multiple suppliers, and/or team members.
* Demonstrated ability to manage design and construction management contracts in the process industry.
* Experience and knowledge of the design and development of integrated automation systems, knowledge and skill in selecting instrumentation for process control and standards used in the development of process control systems.