Project Engineering Manager

Role Purpose

Position will be responsible for leading engineering and operations teams working with product development, division engineering and manufacturing to execute projects for Capacity Expansion, New Product Introduction and Cost Reduction needs based on OCS Division priorities. The initial focus for this specific position is to support HSDC New Product Introduction and capacity expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Defines and executes a project plan, including financial and resource planning that enables the project to scale appropriately in each stage to meet project objectives and remain within budget. Drives the project's progress, reconfirming the project's value proposition, and recommending scope changes of the project to leadership, as appropriate
• Lead and work with project team members to track and solve process yield issues and develop basic understanding of process requirements
• Ensures technical work is organized and executed on time, to acceptable safety and quality standards
• Handles the information flow related to project direction, issues, needs, and progress with key project constituencies including business leadership, internal customers, and team members
• Utilizes best practices in project management to organize and execute project activities, including leveraging Performance Excellence tools and Critical Chain project management as appropriate
• Report on project activities on a pre-determined basis.  Ensure results meet the customer’s requirements and standards.
• Individual must be capable of executing project assignments with minimal supervision.

Experiences/Education - Required

• B.S. in a technical field (Engineering or Physical Sciences).
• Experience in optics and any advanced degree (MBA, Masters) a plus.
• 5 years’ experience with Project Management / Leadership in leading internal or external teams
• 3 years or more of experience leading projects implemented in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading cross functional teams (engineering, technical, operations) in planning and execution of projects, risk management, problem solving and execution of strategy
• Experience communicating project updates across multiple organizational levels
• Ability to develop strong relationships with manufacturing, technology and Product Line Management Stakeholders
• Able to make sound decisions by blending analytical thinking with practical judgment
• Experience with a New Product and Process Development Process
• Experience creating project plans, launching new projects effectively and managing budgets and timelines

• Effective, high quality oral and written communication skills with English
• Customer oriented; meets customer needs with quality results
• Ability to build effective working relationships with others
• Ability to manage multiple priorities tasks
• Ability to contribute to the development of others
• Responsible for the accuracy of work performed; takes a proactive approach to ensure quality of work.

• Self-starter who is able to satisfy their objectives and timelines with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and participate on a matrix project team.
• Results oriented with a high commitment level

• Proactive, independent, flexible, quick learner

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Familiar with industrial safety standard

• Basic understanding of PLC programming, LEAN and TPM would be a plus

• 6 sigma skill or project management.

• Good commanding on automation equipment design and process equipment integration
• Excellent computer skills (working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office)