Senior Engineer, Projects

About the role

The Senior Engineer I, Projects plays a key role in delivering capital projects and engineering solutions that support manufacturing operations. This position leads medium-sized projects from concept through execution, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects for lubricant manufacturing plants, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop detailed project plans, define deliverables, and coordinate engineering, design, and construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with established processes, capital work procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies while providing clear reporting and performance updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure safe execution of all project activities in alignment with company safety standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, plant stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver reliable and efficient project outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to support project success and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional partners to ensure transparency and project alignment.
• Track project costs, forecasts, and expenditures to meet budget requirements and optimize resource allocation.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance, reliability, and productivity through technology and process improvements.
• Support the development of annual capital programs and long-term investment planning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and operations.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 7 or more years of engineering and/or project management experience
• Possess or ability to obtain a TWIC card. Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Travel up to 30–50% domestically to 6 P66 plants

Preferred

• Direct project engineering or project management experience supporting plant operations
• Familiarity with SAP, AutoCAD, and project management tools
• Knowledge of ISO standards and product management principles
• Experience driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
• Strong leadership skills with experience guiding and mentoring project teams
• Able to work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to influence, network, and deliver results
• Experience managing capital projects in a manufacturing or plant environment
• Strong project planning, execution, and stakeholder management skills
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills

Pay

This position has a base salary range of $140,400 - $171,60.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services