Chemical Delivery Design Manager

What You’ll Be Part Of
This is a key engineering leadership role within a growing organization supporting high-tech and semiconductor-related manufacturing environments. You’ll lead the development, design, quoting, and execution of complex chemical and fluid-delivery equipment systems while helping establish scalable engineering processes, systems, and technical standards.

The role is ideal for an experienced engineering leader who combines strong technical expertise with hands-on design capabilities, project execution experience, and the ability to develop and lead a growing engineering team.

Why This Role Matters
This position will serve as a primary technical and operational leader for the Equipment Engineering function. You’ll help strengthen engineering capabilities across equipment design, system quoting, project execution, automation, and technical leadership while improving efficiency and scalability as the organization continues to grow.

What You’ll Do

Technical Leadership
• Lead the Equipment Engineering team in the design, development, and execution of chemical and fluid delivery systems and assemblies
• Provide technical oversight for complex equipment and assemblies, including chemical delivery units, fluid delivery systems, valve boxes, process chemical equipment, custom OEM assemblies, and semiconductor support equipment
• Develop and improve engineering standards, design methodologies, and scalable processes
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex equipment design and build challenges
• Support engineering activities across multiple business units and locations as needed

Engineering & Design
• Design and review equipment layouts, assemblies, and process systems using SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling platforms
• Interpret and develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), process flow diagrams, mechanical schematics, equipment drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and fabrication packages
• Support quoting and estimating activities for large-scale chemical and fluid systems
• Review job costing and compare actual costs against estimates to improve estimating accuracy
• Improve engineering accuracy, manufacturability, and overall project execution efficiency
• Assist in developing scalable design libraries and engineering automation tools

Process Improvement & Automation
• Modernize engineering workflows through advanced computer skills, automation, and data-driven tools
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel and other software solutions to improve quoting speed, design efficiency, reporting accuracy, and engineering productivity
• Identify opportunities for coding, scripting, automation, and digital transformation within engineering operations
• Develop and implement processes that improve scalability and consistency across engineering activities

Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5+ engineers and technical personnel
• Establish accountability, technical capability, and execution discipline within the engineering department
• Foster a high-performance engineering culture focused on responsiveness, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts between Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Project Management, and customers

Project & Business Support
• Support projects from initial concept and design through execution and commissioning
• Assist with project planning, prioritization, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and strategic growth initiatives
• Provide technical leadership and support for future organizational scaling and equipment expansion
• Help ensure engineering solutions align with customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, project timelines, and cost expectations

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
• 8+ years of experience in equipment engineering, chemical systems, fluid systems, or related industries
• 3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience
• Strong experience designing and building chemical and fluid process equipment
• Advanced understanding of P&IDs, mechanical schematics, process systems, equipment fabrication, and fluid handling systems
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall computer proficiency
• Experience with engineering software, automation tools, or digital engineering systems
• Experience quoting large assemblies and complex equipment systems
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously

Nice to Have
• Experience in semiconductor, high-purity, ultra-clean, or other high-tech manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of high-purity construction and piping systems
• Experience with chemical or fluid delivery systems and semiconductor support equipment
• Experience working with specialized process equipment or OEM systems
• Experience implementing engineering automation, coding, or scripting solutions
• PMP certification or formal project management experience
• Established technical leadership experience within the chemical, semiconductor, manufacturing, or equipment engineering industries

Key Competencies
• Technical leadership
• Strategic problem solving
• Engineering execution
• Process improvement
• Team development
• Project coordination
• Operational scalability
• Customer-focused engineering
• Technical communication
• Continuous improvement mindset

Other Expectations
• Perform responsibilities with a high level of accuracy, ownership, and accountability
• Follow established engineering, quality, safety, and operational procedures
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, operations, project management, and customer-facing teams
• Maintain strong organization while managing multiple priorities
• Demonstrate sound technical judgment and a solutions-oriented approach
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety guidelines

Physical Requirements
• Primarily an engineering and office-based role with time spent in manufacturing and production environments
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
• Ability to safely navigate manufacturing and equipment work areas as required
• Ability to review equipment, assemblies, drawings, and production environments as part of normal job responsibilities

Benefits
• Full health benefits available upon eligibility
• 401K matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity
Saltera HR is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices and partners with organizations that share these values. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate or tolerate harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.