***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
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Champion talent growth and team leadership by guiding, mentoring, and developing high-performing process, controls, facility, and maintenance engineering professionals.
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Architect long-term capital plans, managing annual CapEx allocations and operational budgets across all engineering and maintenance functions.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives, embedding Lean frameworks to boost Overall Equipment Effectiveness, decrease scrap, and enhance overall line uptime.
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Engineer robust manufacturing processes that guarantee seamless scalability from initial prototype stages to full-scale commercial manufacturing.
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Pioneer capital projects focused on state-of-the-art automation, equipment standardization, and vendor performance management.
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Deploy total predictive and preventive maintenance strategies by implementing and optimizing modern Computerized Maintenance Management System platforms.
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Synthesize cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Procurement, Finance, and Sales teams to fulfill custom product requirements and ensure adherence to rigorous ISO standards.
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Evaluate complex operational bottlenecks using structured root-cause analysis, providing data-driven performance updates to executive leadership.
What You Bring
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Bachelor''s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Advanced Degree preferred).
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10+ Years of progressive engineering leadership within high-precision continuous processing environments (e.g., Polymer Processing, Battery, Extrusion, Coating, or Specialty Film).
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Mastered expertise in Capital Expenditure Project Management, Capital Planning, and Budget Management.
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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.
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Demonstrated history of establishing operational rigor, key metrics, and Process Scalability in fast-paced production facilities.
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Willingness to travel to external vendor facilities and additional plant locations as necessary.
Compensation & Total Rewards
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Base Salary Range: $150,000 – $160,000 annually
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Additional Rewards: Annual performance bonus
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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.