Sr. Engineer - Paper
novolexLake Forest (IL)
About the role
Engineering Center Of Excellence Lead The Engineering Center of Excellence Lead is responsible for developing and leading a team of Engineers focused on developing enterprise capabilities, consistent standards, and technical depth across multiple Business Units and Operating Units within Novolex.
Responsibilities:
Drive innovation, establish technical standards, and mentor Center of Excellence experts across the team Oversee definition, documentation, and socialization of standardized workflows and best practices to increase organizational maturity Lead evaluation, prototyping, and integration of new technologies into the business Drive continuous improvement and structured problem-solving Mentor, coach, and develop a team of specialized engineers Manage knowledge sharing and hand-off of capabilities to BU Engineering teams Ensure shared ownership of tools and processes between the Engineering Center of Excellence and BU Engineers Monitor compliance, operational efficiency, and identify opportunities for optimization Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Essential:5+ years of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, reliability engineering, or technical operations experience 3+ years of leadership experience leading engineering or technical organizations Strong management and prioritization skills Deep understanding of manufacturing processes Executive communication and stakeholder alignment capability Proficiency using common office technology and tools
Preferred:
Experience supporting packaging, plastics, extrusion, thermoforming, molded fiber, paper, and/or related manufacturing operations Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline highly preferred A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130,000 + $140,000 bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.
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