Chemical Delivery Design Manager

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the Equipment Engineering team in the design, development, and execution of chemical and fluid delivery systems and assemblies.
• Provide technical oversight for complex assemblies and systems, including:
• Chemical Delivery Units (CDUs)
• Fluid Delivery Systems
• Valve Boxes
• Process Chemical Equipment
• Custom OEM assemblies
• 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 multiple Foresight business units, including Foresight AZ, Foresight On-Site, and Foresight Asia Pacific. The position will report to Foresight AZ.

Engineering & Design

• Design and review equipment layouts, assemblies, and process systems using SolidWorks and other 3D modeling platforms.
• Interpret and develop:
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Process flow diagrams
• Mechanical schematics
• Equipment drawings
• Bill of Materials (BOM) and fabrication packages
• Support quoting and estimating activities for large-scale chemical and fluid systems.
• Job costing
• Improve engineering accuracy, manufacturability, and project execution efficiency.
• Aid in establishing scalable design libraries and engineering automation tools.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Drive modernization of engineering workflows through advanced computer skills, automation, and data-driven tools.
• Utilize advanced Excel capabilities and other software solutions to improve:
• Quoting speed
• Design efficiency
• Reporting accuracy
• Engineering productivity
• Identify opportunities for coding, scripting, automation, and digital transformation within engineering operations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5+ engineers and technical personnel.
• Build accountability, technical capability, and execution discipline within the department.
• Help establish a high-performance engineering culture focused on responsiveness, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Cook up cross-functional efforts between Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Customers.

Project & Business Support

• Support project execution from concept through commissioning.
• Aid in project planning, prioritization, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Provide leadership support for future organizational scaling and equipment expansion efforts.
• Review job costs versus estimates to ensure estimating quality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in equipment engineering, chemical systems, fluid systems, or related industries.
• 3+ years of 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
• Fluid handling systems
• Proficiency with:
• SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Engineering software and automation tools
• Experience quoting large assemblies and complex equipment systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within semiconductor, high-purity, or ultra-clean manufacturing environments.
• Hi-Purity construction piping knowledge.
• Experience with KLA, Kurita, fluid delivery systems, or semiconductor support equipment.
• Experience implementing engineering automation or coding solutions.
• PMP certification or formal project management experience.
• Established industry reputation and technical leadership presence.