Site Services Engineering Manager

Evonik•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

The Site Services Engineering Manager provides leadership and technical oversight for the engineering organization supporting Evonik’s Tippecanoe Labs Site Services. The role manages process and plant engineers responsible for utilities, solvent recovery, waste treatment, incineration, and facility systems. It ensures operational reliability, regulatory compliance, process optimization, and continuous improvement while overseeing capital projects and supporting business line objectives. The manager also leads strategic equipment and asset management, team development, and collaboration with manufacturing, customers, and central engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, a related engineering field, or chemistry.
At least 10 years of chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing and capital project experience.
Experience managing engineering teams in multi-facility or multi-technology environments.
Strong technical problem-solving ability and practical engineering knowledge.
Demonstrated leadership in project management, process improvement, and maintenance optimization.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to influence across departments and manage stakeholder expectations.
Advanced computer proficiency across engineering and business software.
Strong understanding of process safety, cGMP, and compliance standards.
Experience managing large budgets and capital investments greater than $10M.
Ability to mentor and develop technical professionals in a high-performance environment.
Commitment to continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of process and plant engineers supporting utilities, waste treatment, and solvent systems.
Ensure engineering activities comply with cGMP, safety, environmental, and Evonik engineering standards.
Oversee site infrastructure reliability and minimize equipment downtime through preventive maintenance and root cause analysis.
Direct and coordinate capital projects from design through commissioning, including projects with budgets up to $10M.
Develop and maintain engineering specifications, maintenance strategies, and technical documentation.
Manage maintenance budgets and long-term capital investment planning for Site Services.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement technologies to optimize plant performance.
Serve as the primary engineering liaison with internal stakeholders, customers, and regulatory agencies.
Provide technical expertise across process disciplines, including heat and mass transfer, material science, and utilities.
Recruit, coach, and develop engineering staff.
Oversee ESHS participation and ensure adherence to corporate safety and quality systems.
Promote teamwork, communication, and professional development within the department.