Engineering Manager - Chemical

***Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent resident basis.visas do not qualify!

The Opportunity

A high-growth industry leader dedicated to advancing advanced manufacturing processes is seeking an ambitious Engineering Manager to drive operational excellence, equipment design, and process innovation. Serving as a crucial leadership anchor, this role will oversee multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance teams to ensure high-capacity, safe, and reliable production readiness. StaffRight Associates is sourcing to guide the search for this executive position, aligning elite technical talent with a dynamic organization focused on scaling cutting-edge continuous processing capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Champion talent growth and team leadership by guiding, mentoring, and developing high-performing process, controls, facility, and maintenance engineering professionals.

• Architect long-term capital plans, managing annual CapEx allocations and operational budgets across all engineering and maintenance functions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, embedding Lean frameworks to boost Overall Equipment Effectiveness, decrease scrap, and enhance overall line uptime.

• Engineer robust manufacturing processes that guarantee seamless scalability from initial prototype stages to full-scale commercial manufacturing.

• Pioneer capital projects focused on state-of-the-art automation, equipment standardization, and vendor performance management.

• Deploy total predictive and preventive maintenance strategies by implementing and optimizing modern Computerized Maintenance Management System platforms.

• Synthesize cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Procurement, Finance, and Sales teams to fulfill custom product requirements and ensure adherence to rigorous ISO standards.

• Evaluate complex operational bottlenecks using structured root-cause analysis, providing data-driven performance updates to executive leadership.

What You Bring

• Bachelor''s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Advanced Degree preferred).

• 10+ Years of progressive engineering leadership within high-precision continuous processing environments (e.g., Polymer Processing, Battery, Extrusion, Coating, or Specialty Film).

• Mastered expertise in Capital Expenditure Project Management, Capital Planning, and Budget Management.

• Hands-on command of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Optimization, Automation, Computerized Maintenance Management System, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Problem Solving, and New Product Introduction.

• Demonstrated history of establishing operational rigor, key metrics, and Process Scalability in fast-paced production facilities.

• Willingness to travel to external vendor facilities and additional plant locations as necessary.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Base Salary Range: $150,000 – $160,000 annually

• Additional Rewards: Annual performance bonus

• Relocation Package: Comprehensive relocation assistance provided

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.