Engineering Manager - Chemicals - North Kingstown, RI

This role provides technical and people leadership for engineering activities supporting batch manufacturing of high‑purity chemical products. The position partners closely with operations, quality, and supply chain to optimize processes, support capital projects, and maintain stringent purity standards.

Client Details

Our client develops advanced chemical formulations that enable the production of next‑generation microchips used in AI, electronics, and electric vehicles. They operate within a stable, capital‑backed global enterprise known for long‑term growth and consistent profitability.

Description

This Engineering Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of engineers
• Providing day‑to‑day engineering support to manufacturing operations
• Overseeing batch chemical processes to ensure safety and purity
• Driving process optimization for yield, throughput, and cost
• Troubleshooting production and quality issues with operations teams
• Leading root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Managing raw material engineering and supplier technical interfaces
• Supporting capital projects, equipment upgrades, and expansions
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and R&D
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards

Profile

The ideal Engineering Manager candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (required)
• 8-10 years in chemical or specialty manufacturing
• 3-5 years leading engineers or technical teams
• Batch manufacturing experience (required)
• High‑purity or semiconductor materials exposure preferred
• Strong process troubleshooting and optimization skills
• Experience with purification and PPQ‑level environments
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem solving

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Long‑term financial stability and consistent bonus payouts
• Strong capital investment and site modernization
• Leadership role at a growing manufacturing facility
• Exposure to cutting‑edge semiconductor chemistry
• Clear runway for career growth within engineering leadership

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