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This role is responsible for leading the engineering organization to successfully develop and execute capital projects that support strategic growth initiatives. The Project Engineering Manager will implement and standardize engineering processes across locations, ensuring alignment with a stage gate product development process. This position works closely with process design, R&D, manufacturing engineering teams, and senior leadership to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the execution of capital projects, ensuring delivery within established timeline, budget, performance, and safety metrics
Implement and enforce standard engineering processes for capital project execution across all locations
Ensure annual capital spending aligns with the approved capital budget
Utilize external engineering resources as appropriate to develop solutions and implement best practices
Ensure a gated project execution process is followed, with appropriate tools and methodologies in place
Provide engineering tools and resources that optimize capital project execution
Develop and maintain a five-year capital plan aligned with corporate strategic growth objectives
Build and maintain strong relationships with external engineering partners to support domestic and global project execution
Partner with business development teams to align engineering resources with growth initiatives
Prepare capital budgets, review bids, and negotiate contracts
Manage project communications and reporting with senior leadership
Provide specialized engineering expertise and support to production and product development teams
Lead, coach, and develop direct reports through performance management, career development planning, and ongoing feedback
Ensure compliance with Responsible Care (RC-14001) requirements, including adherence to plant procedures and environmental, health, safety, and security standards
Identify and manage significant environmental aspects within the scope of the role and contribute to waste minimization, pollution prevention, energy conservation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial preferred)
8+ years of industry experience
5+ years of experience leading large-scale capital projects
Prior people leadership experience with demonstrated success developing high-performing teams
Strong project management skills, including prioritization, problem solving, resource allocation, and business analytics
Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Policy Deployment methodologies
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive projects forward within accelerated timelines
Proven track record of driving organizational results and leading change initiatives
Experience collaborating with R&D, process design, and manufacturing operations teams
Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead effectively in dynamic environments
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Experience interfacing with internal and external customers and senior leadership
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally