Process Engineering Manager

Harbour Industries LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Process Engineering Manager is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, leading capital projects, and ensuring equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance programs. This role combines leadership in process engineering and maintenance while driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and operational performance.

Essential Duties:

• Process Engineering & Capital Projects:
  • Implement new equipment and manufacturing processes to support the company’s growth plan.
  • Lead and execute capital projects including justification, selection, validation, and commissioning of equipment.
  • Support new product launches and production scale-up in collaboration with R&D.
  • Analyze, optimize, and standardize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintenance Leadership:
  • Lead the maintenance team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
  • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and control maintenance costs.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities with production schedules to minimize operational impact.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies.
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across both process engineering and maintenance teams.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Ensure all process and maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company standards.
  • Implement improvements to enhance workplace safety, equipment reliability, and process performance.
• Performance Metrics:
  • Establish and monitor KPIs such as OEE, downtime, scrap, and maintenance costs.
  • Use data-driven decision-making to identify improvement opportunities and track results.
• Training & Documentation:
  • Develop and maintain all product processing documentation for each machine.
  • Create and update training materials for operators and maintenance personnel on proper equipment operation, process changes, and new technologies.

These are general duties required to fulfill the Process Engineering Manager job description, not a detailed description of all work required. New duties and responsibilities may be required to meet the changing demands of the business.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in process/manufacturing engineering, including 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma required).
• Demonstrated success managing capital projects and implementing new equipment/processes.
• Experience developing and executing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all organization levels, both orally and written.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive change.
• Excellent problem-solving, data analysis, and decision-making abilities.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Monitor equipment data and analysis for OEE and downtime improvements.
• Optimize equipment capacity through capital expenditure projects and team collaboration.
• Ability to make quick decisions concerning product and machine adjustments needed to ensure product quality.
• Evaluate industry standards to ensure events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Near and Far Vision
• Manual Dexterity
• Multi-Limb Coordination
• Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Spend time standing, sitting, bending, squatting, and reaching
• Use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving, and manipulating materials
• Wear common protective and safety equipment
• Spend time making repetitive motions
• Lifting at least 40 pounds
• Indoors, manufacturing floor

Pay Range:

93,332.00 - 139,998.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.