Xerox

Lead Engineer

Xerox$108K — $144K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of engineering experience required.
  • BS in Engineering; MS preferred.
  • Manufacturing knowledge, especially in coating facilities.
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication and team building abilities.
  • Proficiency in Excel and computer skills; PLC knowledge is a plus.
  • Experience with DfLSS GB/BB is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain production equipment within the AMAT organization, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Operate with zero recordable incidents and optimal safety standards.
  • Minimize operational costs through continuous improvement efforts.
  • Target zero environmental incidents and lower environmental impacts.
  • Utilize diverse problem-solving techniques to tackle complex manufacturing issues.
  • Track production throughput and report key metrics monthly.
  • Communicate operational status effectively to senior management.
  • Coach and develop direct reports for talent retention.

Benefits

  • Fridays off for improved work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive suite of employee benefits available.
  • Participation in continuous improvement projects.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for diverse learning.
  • Opportunity to lead safety and environmental initiatives.
Full Job Description
General Information

City

Webster

State/Province

New York

Country

United States

Date

Monday, August 10, 2026

Working time

Full-time

Ref#

20040641

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior Level

Currency

USD - United States - US

Annual Base Salary Minimum

86,400

Annual Base Salary Maximum

172,800

The salary range above represents the low and high end in the local currency of Xerox's salary range for this position and is reflected in an annualized amount. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, market competition, and/or the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The range listed is just one component of Xerox's total compensation package for employees. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits, to view those details please visit Xerox Careers for your applicable country. If you are not reviewing this job posting on Xerox Careers, we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current internal postings, please visit Xerox Careers.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6am-430pm (Fridays off!)

Location: Webster, NY (On-Site)

Compensation: 108,000-$144,000, based on experience

Position Overview:

Manage a best-in-class workforce of engineering professionals, outside vendors, and maintenance personnel while supporting the other operational groups within the manufacturing environment. Work as part of the team to develop creative solutions to a wide array of complicated problems. Failure to deliver key metrics could potentially result in serious safety, environmental, and financial impact. Regularly works with management staff and reports on key deliverables to senior management on a periodic basis. Is a self-starter and receives guidance on an as needed basis in only the most complex situations.

Responsibilities:
  • Maintain all manufacturing production equipment within the AMAT organization, including coating production, belt fabrication, and all necessary and supporting equipment, minimizing downtime and overtime.
  • Operate safely with zero recordable incidents and zero days away from work.
  • Minimize cost throughout all aspects of the operation, leveraging continual improvement.
  • Target zero environmental incidents and minimize environmental impact.
  • Utilize a variety of problem-solving techniques to creatively solve a diverse array of complex problems associated with the manufacturing operation.
  • Track production throughput and efficiency, and report key metrics monthly.
  • Communicate key messages and provide direction/guidance to management at all levels.
  • Coach/counsel and encourage/develop direct reports, with an emphasis on key talent retention.
  • Schedule and lead monthly safety tours and report any safety or environmental deviances with the assistance of corporate environmental health and safety.
  • Work with plant management and engineering departments to plan and facilitate capital projects, including expense-related projects involving aging equipment.
  • Organize and lead annual manufacturing shutdown activities with operations and engineering.
  • Work with and interface with all groups within the plant including engineering, quality, operations, and production control and those external to the production plant including site-wide corporate safety and environmental organizations.
  • Manage daily engineering operations of the AMAT coating plant including solvent abatement, and AMAT finishing plant along with a diverse, cross-functional team including engineers, supervisors, and union personnel.
  • Use of DfLSS/LEAN and Shainin manufacturing methods for continuous improvements, leveraging the continuous improvement process.
  • Effectively communicate plant operational status on all relevant metrics to senior management.
  • Actively participate in and take the initiative with all staff/management objectives
  • Assist fellow peer staff members to maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, including all audit preparation and participation.

Qualifications/Key Requirements
  • Must have manufacturing knowledge and background, coating facility experience and/or solvent abatement/reclaim/handling experience a plus.
  • Must be mechanically inclined and a strategic thinker with hands-on practical abilities.
  • Must have strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
  • Ability/knowledge to find obsolete parts, think outside the box to find work-arounds when parts cannot be found or upgraded to new all while maintaining integrity of safety controls and interlocks.
  • Must have strong communication and team building skills.
  • Strong computer skills especially in Excel required.
  • PLC knowledge and control systems experience a plus.
  • DfLSS GB/BB is a plus.

Education
  • BS Engineering degree or equivalent required
  • MS Engineering degree desired
  • Minimum of 5 years engineering experience required


Attributes: Management Skills - Ability to effectively direct and challenge others to grow, and influence others to perform their jobs effectively across multiple reporting levels.
Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas with a strong emphasis on key talent retention.
Decision Making - Ability to make timely, critical decisions while following company/regulatory procedures to meet desired objectives.
Safety/Environmental Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that could negatively impact employee safety and environmental concerns.

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About Xerox

Xerox Corporation is an American global corporation that sells print and digital document products and services in more than 160 countries. Xerox is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, though its largest population of employees is based in and around Rochester, New York, the area in which the company was founded. The company's primary offerings are printers, scanners, copiers, and multifunction devices that handle document processing. Xerox also provides managed print services, workflow automation, and digitization services. The company was founded in 1906 as The Haloid Photographic Company, which originally manufactured photographic paper and equipment.
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Size
23,400 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$192 million
Founded
1960
5 Year Trend
-8.2%
Revenue
$7 billion
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