Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

About Tosoh Quartz

Tosoh Quartz is a global leader in high-precision silica glass products, where innovation and quality drive our success in the semiconductor industry. As part of the diversified Tosoh Corporation family, our teams in the US and the UK collaborate across continents to deliver cutting-edge semiconductor industry solutions through advanced engineering and a commitment to continuous improvement. With over 300 dedicated employees and a reputation for excellence, we offer a dynamic environment focused on developing new products, fostering professional growth, and shaping the future of technology.

The Opportunity

Provide hands-on leadership of Process Engineers and Engineering Technicians within the hot-side manufacturing organization at Tosoh Quartz. In this role you will oversee all aspects of the department's work, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

What You'll Do

People and Processes

• Guide and develop engineering staff while creating a culture of ownership and accountability; ensure team has the tools and training necessary to be successful in their roles.
• Work cross-functionally to improve, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all processes within the production facility.
• Drive process standardization to support repeatable systems and processes within a high unit/low volume environment.
• Utilize Lean methodology to reduce manufacturing time, improve First Pass Yield, and reduce scrap in the production process.

Project Management

• Partner with management, NPI Engineering, and Production to select and manage projects to improve operational performance.
• Support engineering projects by coordinating workflows and defining expectations and responsibilities during product launch and handoff; work with engineers to ensure projects stay on track.
• Support engineers in validating operation times and sequence accuracy to standardize and correct workflows for all parts.
• Work in collaboration with the Durham facility to align processes and identify best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; mechanical, industrial or electrical.
• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience using data to inform decisions.
• Experience partnering with production in a CNC machining environment, working with various material fabrication
• Proven success implementing and utilizing Lean methodology in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success reducing waste and improving flow optimization, and throughput
• Emotional intelligence and professionalism when navigating conflict, differing opinions or competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively engineers, production staff and supervisors, quality teams, and executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with quartz, glass, or ceramics.
• PMP certification or 1+ years of experience as a project manager
• Experience with high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.
• Robotic automation experience.
• Cleanroom experience.

Why You'll Love Working at Tosoh Quartz

Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Tosoh Quartz offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term growth, including:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• $500 annual wellness reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company match
• Generous PTO accrual and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dependent scholarship and education assistance
• Columbia Sportswear Employee Store access
• Additional perks that make Tosoh Quartz a great place to build your career

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please note: All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug and background screenings.