PLASKOLITE · 2 hours ago
MXL Engineering Manager
Lancaster, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPLASKOLITE is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, and they are seeking an MXL Engineering Manager to lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, engineering project execution, and ensuring robust engineering standards and processes within manufacturing operations.
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Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and coach a multi-disciplinary engineering team across multiple technical
Own engineering headcount planning, performance management, succession planning, and talent development
Establish clear priorities, accountability, and expectations aligned with plant
Build engineering capability through standard work, training, mentoring, and continuous improvement of skills
Own engineering execution of APQP and NPD
Ensure robust process design, risk mitigation, and launch
Capture and standardize lessons learned to improve future
Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Drive structured root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are
Promote a culture of standardization, waste elimination, and data-driven
Communicate and lead significant change efforts by delegating tasks, setting expectations, and holding employees accountable for results
Own capital project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and cross-functional coordination
Develop business cases, cost estimates, and ROI analyses to support capital investment
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and meet performance
Own engineering data collection, analysis, and reporting
Ensure MES and production data systems provide actionable, trusted metrics used routinely by operations and leadership
Collect, analyze, and interpret production and quality data to identify trends and support process improvements
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process, tooling, or equipment issues impacting production performance or product quality
Lead new equipment installations, line modifications, and improvement projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while optimizing cellular flow, layout, and material movement
Oversee the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation
Develop and lead Design of Experiment (DOEs) to aid in root cause analysis or production optimization
Provide technical leadership sufficient to challenge assumptions, guide decisions, and support timely escalation and resolution when needed
Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to product and process design to improve quality, cost, and manufacturability
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality policies and
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Process, Plastics, Materials, or related field) or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering
Minimum of 3 years of engineering leadership or management experience
Strong background in lean/continuous improvement tools and methodologies
Strong leadership, coaching, and people-development skills
Ability to lead through influence
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and engineering principles
Strong written and verbal communication skills across internal teams and external partners
Strong project management and organizational skills
Demonstrated experience leading capital projects and cross-functional teams
Data-driven problem-solving and analytical skills
Detail-Oriented—Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or process
Business and financial acumen sufficient to evaluate trade-offs and ROI
Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures and ethical standards
Ability to take responsibility for one's own or one's employees' performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly
Preferred
Familiarity with injection molding, immersion coating, flow coating thin-film deposition, and/or robotics programming is a plus
Background in plastics engineering is a plus
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus
Health Insurance 401(k) and Employer Contribution
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Insurance (Life, Pet, Cancer, Disability and more)
Company
PLASKOLITE
Plaskolite is a leading manufacturer of innovative thermoplastic solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-12-17Private Equity
Leadership Team
Michael Gilbert
President and Chief Executive Officer
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