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Form of workThe Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for a dedicated Process Engineering Manager - Chemical Manufacturing to optimize our NuSIl team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.
This role will be a direct hire, full-time position based out of our Bakersfield, CA facility. You will have the opportunity to be a hands-on partner with our operating equipment while focusing on process improvements and challenging technical tasks. If you have experience in small batch processing and are passionate about solving complex challenges with an experienced team of engineers - let's talk!
The team
Avantor's Biomaterials and Operations Production team is part of our NuSil Technology business unit. As part of the Site Leadership Team, you will be responsible for long term improvements of chemical processes leading the Process Improvement Team.
What we're looking for
How you will thrive and create an impact
The Process Engineering Manager - Chemical Manufacturing will develop and implement improvements to manufacturing processes and equipment alternatives, including determining the tooling requirements and sequence of operations necessary for the production of parts. Responsible for operational excellence via efficient process design. Ensure continuous improvement in process, cost, quality, and production. Manage all engineering projects and resolves engineering problems. Provide input to strategic decisions that affect manufacturing technologies. Resolve escalated issues arising from operations. Manage a team within a discipline or department, typically comprised of career/intermediate professionals or Supervisors.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$97,400.00 - $162,300.00
Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Avantor is looking for a dedicated Process Engineering Manager - Chemical Manufacturing to optimize our NuSIl team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.
This role will be a direct hire, full-time position based out of our Bakersfield, CA facility. You will have the opportunity to be a hands-on partner with our operating equipment while focusing on process improvements and challenging technical tasks. If you have experience in small batch processing and are passionate about solving complex challenges with an experienced team of engineers - let's talk!
The team
Avantor's Biomaterials and Operations Production team is part of our NuSil Technology business unit. As part of the Site Leadership Team, you will be responsible for long term improvements of chemical processes leading the Process Improvement Team.
What we're looking for
- Education: Bachelor's degree in chemical, industrial or mechanical engineering; MS or advanced education in chemical, industrial or mechanical engineering
- Experience: 3-5 years' experience as a lead or supervisor of a team of Process Engineers for chemical processes preferred
- Must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, be detail oriented, and flexible to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Preferred Qualifications
- Applied engineering experience in a GMP Chemical Manufacturing environment
- Familiar with purified water systems, blending/drying process technologies, evaporation purification systems and aseptic processing systems a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, CAD and/or Solid Works
How you will thrive and create an impact
The Process Engineering Manager - Chemical Manufacturing will develop and implement improvements to manufacturing processes and equipment alternatives, including determining the tooling requirements and sequence of operations necessary for the production of parts. Responsible for operational excellence via efficient process design. Ensure continuous improvement in process, cost, quality, and production. Manage all engineering projects and resolves engineering problems. Provide input to strategic decisions that affect manufacturing technologies. Resolve escalated issues arising from operations. Manage a team within a discipline or department, typically comprised of career/intermediate professionals or Supervisors.
- Manage a team of chemical process engineers to make long-term improvements to silicone polymer processes. Develop and improve manufacturing procedures. Help to manage change to processes. Lead teams to troubleshoot non-conforming batches and implement lasting improvements.
- Make recommendations for capital improvements. Have experience with process safety management (PSM) and be able to develop and improve process safety information. Develop training materials that can be implemented by manufacturing. Collaborate with other sites on improved solutions.
- Motivate team, set goals, develop team, and lead team to high performance. Manage new manufacturing processes that are introduced from R&D to manufacturing teams. Support site goals of schedule adherence, first-time pass rate, and inventory reduction.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$97,400.00 - $162,300.00
Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
