Engineering Manager
Heraeus · Chandler - Arizona, AZ
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Heraeus (metals) in Chandler - Arizona, AZ. Proficiency with statistical analysis and manufacturing improvement tools such as Minitab, JMP, or equivalent.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, OEE, Root cause, DMAIC, Minitab
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Arizona: typical posted base $98k–$138k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 28 manufacturing engineer openings in Arizona, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arizona plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 27 other live manufacturing postings in Arizona.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $88k–$123k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 43%
- ✓ Lean 36%
- Tooling 36%
- Team leadership 32%
- ✓ Root cause 32%
- ✓ New product launch 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, OEE, DMAIC, Minitab, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Heraeus
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Engineering Manager at Heraeus in other locations
Heraeus lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
Full description from HeraeusAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process, manufacturing, and project engineers.
· Develop, implement, and optimize ceramic manufacturing processes including powder preparation, sintering, grinding, CNC, and polishing.
· Oversee manufacturing readiness, process validation, and scale-up of new designs from R&D to production.
· Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
· Lead technical evaluations and process development projects in collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Operations teams.
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, scrap reduction, throughput improvement, cycle time reduction, and cost optimization.
· Manage departmental operating budgets and CAPEX planning, justification and execution for new equipment and infrastructure.
· Drive equipment reliability and asset utilization through preventive maintenance strategies, OEE improvement, and root cause analysis.
· Identify and implement automation, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 technologies to improve operational performance.
· Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory
requirements
while fostering a culture of operational excellence.
What is required for the role
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
· 5-10 years of manufacturing engineering experience with at least 3-5 years in a formal engineering leadership role within advanced ceramics, semiconductor materials, or related manufacturing environments.
· Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and driving organizational performance.
· Experience with process development, manufacturing scale-up, qualification, and technology transfer.
· Proficiency with statistical analysis and manufacturing improvement tools such as Minitab, JMP, or equivalent.
· Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies.
· Strong project management experience, including CAPEX planning, equipment procurement, installation, and startup.
· Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders without direct authority.
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information to customers, leadership, and non-technical audiences.
· Strong knowledge of safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory
requirements
within a manufacturing environment.
Curious? Apply now!
We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code 59876 via our online application portal.
Any further questions?
Our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Covantics, is happy to assist you by email: [[cust_RecTeam]] . Or visit us at jobs.heraeus.com .
ReqID: 59876
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Engineering Manager
Permanent
About Heraeus
Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.
About Heraeus Covantics
We are one of the leading materials specialists in the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-quality materials such as ceramics and innovative composites. With a global team of over 2,000 employees and locations in Europe, the USA, and Asia, we specialize in manufacturing semi-finished products, complex system components, and customized solutions for the information and telecommunications industry, the production of specialty fibers for industrial and medical applications, semiconductor manufacturing, and optics.
In our company, you can expect an innovation-driven work environment, global teamwork, and the opportunity to take an active role in social and environmental responsibility. Become part of our team and shape the future with us!
Summary
The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all engineering, automation, process improvement, equipment reliability, and capital project activities within a ceramic manufacturing facility. This role provides strategic and technical leadership to drive operational excellence, manufacturing technology advancement, and new product introduction while ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. The Engineering Manager partners closely with Operations, Quality, R&D, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturing performance, optimize processes, and support long-term business growth. This position is accountable for developing engineering talent, executing capital investment strategies, and maintaining high standards of product quality, safety, and environmental compliance.