Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Front Royal Engineering Manager

As the Engineering Manager at our coatings manufacturing in Front Royal, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all the Site processes and equipment, as well as developing and executing on growth and productivity improvements. Your leadership will drive outstanding Capital project execution, PSM compliance, manufacturing improvements and infrastructure stability. You will report to the Plant Manager and lead a team of engineers, project managers and PSM specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the engineering function at the Site across all disciplines.Develop a strong support team to enable strong operational performance, productivity and cost improvementCollaborate proactively with cross-functional teams including EH&S, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to support equipment and facilities-related initiatives.Lead risk mitigation activities such as FMEAs, Operational Readiness Reviews, Management of Change, and Job Hazard Analyses to ensure employee and customer safety.Ensure complete compliance to PSM, OSHA and other regulations including the stewardship of the Site PHA’s, MOC and PSSR processesDevelop a team to support the Site Capital budget for Maintenance, Reliability, Safety and Growth projects. Execute to the annual budget utilizing in-house and external support teams.Manage the Site Engineering budget ensuring proper allocation of resources across the Capital and Expense budgetsFocus on hiring, developing and retaining top talent in a competitive job market

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required in engineering. Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical preferred.Minimum of 5 years engineering leadership experienceStrong team management skills, overseeing both employees and contractors effectively.Active knowledge of PSM/PHA processes and experience implementing safety systems in a hazardous chemical environmentStrong Capital budgeting and execution experience. Comfortable with handling large scale expansion and improvement projectsStrong budgeting and financial experienceFamiliar with SAP or other large scale MRP systems

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

 

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.