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Air Liquide · 1 day ago

Process Engineering Manager

Morrisville, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Air Liquide is a leader in innovative electronic materials and is seeking a Process Engineering Manager in Morrisville, PA. This role involves leading the Process Engineering team in an Electronic Specialty Materials production facility, focusing on the purification and packaging of high-purity gases and chemicals for the semiconductor industry.

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Responsibilities

Hire, develop, coach, and manage the full spectrum of the Process Engineering team (including Process Engineers, Senior, Lead, and Principal Process Engineers) to support a dynamic and expanding production facility

Actively manage process engineering team HR-related topics such as hiring, work schedules, absences, performance evaluations, and advanced career development/succession planning aligned with the established technical progression path

Direct the team's professional development, ensuring proficiency and competency in core technical areas (Technical Community Leader program, Design Authority designations, PHA, RCA, process control, MOC/PSSR, etc.) reflective of their respective career levels

Serve as a high-level mentor and coach, providing strategic guidance to the team, and supporting Senior and Lead Engineers in their mentorship of junior staff

Cultivate a high-performance, learning culture within the team, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous technical growth

Lead the development and execution of the facility's long-term process technical strategy, ensuring alignment with global standards and business objectives

Direct and champion continuous improvement initiatives across the facility, establishing robust Lean/Six Sigma program principles and methodologies to identify and implement strategic, high-impact process improvements

Lead process engineering team involvement in global programs, with primary lead responsibility for a successful Statistical Process Control (SPC) implementation and driving the advanced utilization of data analysis tools (DOE, FMEA, Six Sigma) for complex problem-solving

Oversee and ensure compliance with all Process Safety Management (PSM) elements, including Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for projects of all sizes

Proactively work and communicate with other ESM functions through root cause analysis (RCA) processes for the timely and permanent resolution of complex and systemic technical issues

Track, manage, and report on key process KPIs and drive continuous improvement activities, utilizing tools like PowerBI to automate the tracking of these KPIs wherever feasible

Act as primary technical point of contact and interface with the Global ESM Business Line as well as the ESM Business Development teams to manage technical feasibility and implementation of growth opportunity projects

Oversee the team’s role as Owner’s Representative for capital projects, ensuring projects are strategically scoped, technically sound, and executed according to the ESM project execution work process and guidelines

Collaborate strategically with Supply Planning and Production teams to establish and validate accurate process capacity estimates to support sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes

Work directly with the production teams to efficiently allocate process engineering resources in support of high-priority situations or emergency needs

Ensure the highest level of safety and integrity in daily operations by enforcing safety procedures and policies across the engineering team, subcontractors, and through technical guidance (e.g., as the final signatory on PSSRs)

Maintain expert-level knowledge of applicable codes and standards (RAGAGEP, CGA, NFPA, etc.) and ensure all process design and operational activities comply with these regulations

Qualification

Process Engineering ManagementSix Sigma CertificationLean ManufacturingPLCDCS SystemsChemical Engineering DegreeStatistical Process ControlRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical Team LeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict ResolutionSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent degree

10+ years of industrial experience in manufacturing or technical support of operations, including 3+ years of experience managing a technical team

Advanced problem-solving skills and proven experience leading cross-functional teams to resolve highly complex technical issues

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification or equivalent expert-level knowledge

Lean Manufacturing experience

Proven ability to review, direct, and approve complex process design documents, control system interlock narratives, and functional design specifications

Expert working knowledge of PLC and DCS control systems

Extensive experience working with highly hazardous chemicals at a manufacturing facility

Exceptional organizational, strategic planning, and delegation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across technical and personnel matters

Superior interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated strong leadership abilities in team management, conflict resolution, and strategic influence

Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and manage continuously changing priorities