Chemicals - Engineering Manager - Narragansett, RI

Narragansett, Rhode Island Permanent USD140,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a site-based engineering team supporting the manufacture of high-purity chemical products used in advanced semiconductor applications. This role combines technical leadership, operational support, and people management within a highly regulated, precision manufacturing environment.
  • Lead process engineering for high-purity chemical production and optimization.
  • Develop and manage a team driving manufacturing performance and reliability.

About Our Client

Our client is a global manufacturer of advanced chemical materials used in semiconductor production. The organization operates in a highly technical, quality-driven environment where process control, purity standards, and manufacturing consistency are critical to enabling next-generation electronics and digital technologies.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a team of engineers supporting manufacturing operations and process performance.
  • Drive process optimization initiatives focused on yield, throughput, cost, and stability.
  • Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process deviations, equipment issues, and quality concerns.
  • Oversee raw material qualification, supplier technical interactions, and material performance evaluation.
  • Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to ensure stable and compliant manufacturing processes.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts using data-driven and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Support capital projects including equipment upgrades, process improvements, and capacity expansions.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support new product introductions and process scale-up activities.
  • Maintain strong engineering documentation, standards, and technical knowledge systems.



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The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 8-10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, or semiconductor materials.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
  • Strong background in process engineering, troubleshooting, and manufacturing optimization.
  • Experience in high-purity or highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving tools.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What's on Offer

What's To Offer:

  • Opportunity to lead engineering within a highly technical, precision manufacturing environment.
  • Direct impact on production performance, quality, and process innovation.
  • Leadership role with strong visibility across operations and corporate engineering.
  • Exposure to advanced materials used in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Collaborative, safety-focused, and quality-driven culture.
  • Competitive compensation package with growth potential.
Contact
Josephine Belcher
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7029976

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
General Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Narragansett
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Josephine Belcher
Job Reference
JN-062026-7029976