Engineering Manager, Mickleton, NJ

How would you like to join a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been named as Global Top Employer for 6 years in a row! We have the perfect opportunity for an Engineering Manager in Mickleton, NJ!

Our primary business is profile extrusion. The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the department to meet the site's growth, profitability, design, manufacturing and quality needs. Will be responsible for daily supervision of the department personnel, process improvements, and projects to improve the site. This position assists Production, Quality, R&D, Sales and Marketing in resolving technical issues and in coordinating the improvement of existing processes.

Duties include aiding the Quality Department in implementing corrective actions, aiding the EHS Manager in identifying safety issues and implementing corresponding action items, specifying new tooling or capital equipment, and coordinating tool and die maintenance when needed. The Engineering Manager leads the setup technicians, who are responsible for optimizing and documenting process changes in production.

The essential functions of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Project management - Through subordinates, identify, develop, design, implement, and qualify new equipment, automation, and products that improve the performance of the plant.
• Process improvement - Continuously improve existing processes or create new ones that support operations and engineering functions and drive the facility toward optimal efficiency utilizing Lean methodology. Select and implement new projects and technology to support these improvements. Assist in the resolution of product/process quality issues by supporting and/or performing root cause investigations, CAPA identification/implementation, and change management processes.
• Personnel Development - Provide training, experiential opportunities and regular feedback for engineers and other team members, which allow them the best opportunities for personal and professional growth. Develop new employees to met the needs of the business as it is today and what is needed to maintain an competitive edge in the future.

We offer a great compensation package, which includes benefits that start date of hiring, including a 401(k).

The successful individual:

• Must have experience in a plastics' manufacturing environment, the ability to provide leadership and innovation at all organizational levels, be adaptable; and have customer and supply focus.
• Good written and oral communication, with the ability to quickly solve problems and recommend solutions.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills are a must.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Business or relatable course of study is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years' of plastic manufacturing operations experience (extrusion preferred).
• 5+ or more years' of direct leadership experience is required.
• Lean/Six Sigma methodology with Green Belt preferred.
• 5+ years' regulated industry experience (FDA, ISO, etc.) preferred.
• 2 - 3 years' experience working in a controlled clean room environment preferred.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.