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Engineering Manager - Materials - Rhode Island

Michael Page International
  • North Kingstown, Rhode Island
  • $140,000–$160,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
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30+ days ago
Michael Page International

Job Description

Engineering Manager

My client is a global leader in advanced chemical solutions that enable semiconductor manufacturing and emerging technologies. Their products support the production of microchips used in artificial intelligence, electronics, electric vehicles, communications, and other critical technologies worldwide.

Job Description

Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers through mentoring, performance management, and professional development initiatives.

Provide day-to-day technical leadership supporting manufacturing operations and engineering activities.

Oversee process engineering efforts supporting the safe and efficient production of high-purity chemicals and solvents.

Drive process optimization initiatives focused on yield, throughput, cost reduction, and process capability improvements.

Partner with Operations to troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions.

Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to process, equipment, and quality issues.

Manage raw material engineering activities including supplier support, material qualification, and performance evaluations.

Collaborate with Supply Chain and Quality teams to improve supplier performance and material consistency.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing data-driven decision-making and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Provide engineering leadership for capital projects, equipment upgrades, and capacity expansion efforts.

Ensure engineering activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Support process safety initiatives, hazard reviews, and incident investigations.

Serve as a key technical interface between Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, and R&D.

Support new product introductions, process transfers, scale-up activities, and manufacturing readiness efforts.

Maintain engineering standards, technical documentation, and knowledge management systems.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Engineering Manager should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • 8-10 years of engineering experience within chemical manufacturing or related industries.
  • 3-5 years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Experience supporting complex manufacturing processes and process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong chemical process engineering and manufacturing operations knowledge.
  • Experience conducting root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with raw material qualification and supplier technical engagement.
  • Background supporting capital projects and process equipment implementation.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and data-driven decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Semiconductor materials or high-purity chemical manufacturing experience preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Lead engineering for advanced semiconductor materials
  • High-impact technical leadership opportunity
  • Drive process and operational improvements
  • Support major capital investment initiatives
  • Collaborative and innovation-driven culture
  • Competitive compensation and benefits

If you are an Engineering Manager with a strong background in chemical manufacturing environments, apply today for immediate consideration!

Contact Madison Weber Quote job ref JN-072026-7071494

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: North Kingstown

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Madison Weber

Job Reference: JN-072026-7071494

Numbers & Facts

LocationNorth Kingstown, Rhode Island
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$140,000–$160,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Capital Equipmentunmatched
  • Capital Projectunmatched
  • Chemical Engineeringunmatched
  • Chemical Processesunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Electronicsunmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Engineering Managementunmatched
  • Environmental Chemistryunmatched
  • Environmental Complianceunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Investment Capitalunmatched
  • Knowledge Management Systemsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
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  • Materials Engineeringunmatched
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  • Mentoringunmatched
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  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
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  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
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  • Productivity Managementunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
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  • Semiconductor Manufacturingunmatched
  • Semiconductorsunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
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  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched

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