Engineering Manager
LANXESS · Goose Creek, SC · 2 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the site Engineering and Maintenance organizations to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations
- Own and manage the site capital budget, including planning, prioritization, execution and coordination with the business team
- Lead capital projects up to $3M, from concept through design, implementation, and startup
- Provide project engineering and project management support across the site
- Drive chemical process engineering and process optimization initiatives
- Manage technical issues related to modifications, expansions, and maintenance, ensuring RAGAGEP standards are incorporated into all designs and changes
- Champion continuous improvement across engineering, maintenance, and reliability processes
- Serve as a senior leader and active member of the Site Leadership Team (SLT)
- Optimize energy usage and infrastructure, supporting Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives
- Ensure all safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements are met or exceeded, including PSME, MPIS, OSHA 1910, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, NFPA 70E, API 510/520/521/570/653 Site safety processes and audit
- Foster a strong safety-first culture where safety is always the top priority
- Create and maintain a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free work environment
- Lead, coach, and develop direct reports to build organizational capability and succession
- Communicate effectively with team members, peers, and leadership at all levels
Experience / Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or another engineering discipline with extensive process engineering experience
- 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or process-based industrial environment
- Proven experience in Engineering leadership and people management
- Plant and process engineering
- Capital project management and execution
- Change management
- Continuous improvement and reliability
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and engage teams
- High level of initiative and problem-solving capability across complex technical challenges
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
- Able to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization