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Production Engineering Manager
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Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire Production Engineering Manager opportunity located in Moses Lake, WA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the team of subject matter experts for all 4 main process areas of the plant.
- Coach, develop, and otherwise support the development and continual improvement of both junior and senior level engineers.
- Assist in design, construction, and commissioning of process equipment.
- Work with the R&D team to develop solutions to problems and improve production throughput, cost, product quality and process safety.
- Collect and evaluate data in order to plan experiments to modify and improve processes.
- Develop and contribute manufacturing best practices as well as assist in manufacturing database design/management.
- Collaborate with Research & Development to ensure the manufacturability of new products and processes.
- Collaborate with the maintenance/facilities personnel to improve equipment reliability.
- Resolve technical issues with equipment and processes to keep the production online.
- Organize and create elements for the process safety management (PSM) program.
- Develop procedures to assure safe and correct operation of equipment from day one.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 10+ years of chemical, industrial, or design experience.
- Proven experience in leading and developing an engineering team.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to successfully solve problems.
- Must have demonstrated organizational skills and be detail-oriented.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience at both large and start-up companies.
- Experience in materials production and/or chemical processing.
- Experience with thermal processing equipment or bulk powders processing.
- Experience with either carbon processes or silicon gasses.
- Experience in a process safety management or risk management program covered facility.
- Six-sigma certification or documented training.
Job Details:
- Direct Hire
- Location: Moses Lake, WA
- Salary Range: $125 – 160k
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
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I have been in Technical Recruiting for over 20 years. I specialize in hiring people for technology, engineering, manufacturing, and operations jobs for various exciting industries nationwide, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, space/aerospace/avionics, and nuclear-clean energy. I will listen to you and guide you through the entire job application and interviewing process in a fun and clearly communicated way. My philosophy has always been to be an enthusiastic learner of new technologies and keep the big picture in mind while continuing to be honest, organized, and proactive. I am passionate about helping others find an exciting and fulfilling job that aligns with their goals. I am diversity-focused and especially love helping under-represented folks & Veterans into STEM careers. I approach every job seeker with empathy, equity, and respect.