Sr. Project Engineer

LANXESS Corporation • East Hanover, NJ

9d • $94,700 - $157,800

About The Position

The Sr. Project Engineer oversees capital and non-capital improvement projects, managing all phases from concept development and preliminary design through cost estimating, project planning, justification, proposal submission, execution, and completion. The role supports annual capital budgets and multi-year plans, tracks progress against plans, and manages capital projects according to LANXESS requirements for planning, approval, tracking, and reporting. Approved projects must achieve the desired results within budget and schedule.

The position oversees execution, including design and safety reviews, procurement, bid and P&ID development and review, installation, commissioning, and start-up. It tracks spending and progress, reports status, and develops, reviews, and implements management of change (MOC) processes as needed. The Sr. Project Engineer mentors staff in project engineering and process safety management, supports manufacturing strategic planning and tactical execution, and helps production achieve volume, productivity, and cost targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• At least 10 years of Project Engineering experience in the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Ability to independently manage small to large capital projects.
• Working knowledge of EHS&S requirements and Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Experience performing MOCs, PHAs, and hazard studies.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Strong safety leadership and competence in contractor management.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Technical and mechanical skills.

Nice To Haves

• DCS and PLC experience.
• Continuous improvement skills, including leading Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis initiatives and efforts.
• SAP knowledge.
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage capital and non-capital improvement projects through all phases, from concept development and preliminary design to cost estimates, project plans, justification, and proposal submission.
• Assist with annual capital budget and plan development, multi-year planning, and reporting progress against plans.
• Manage capital projects in accordance with LANXESS capital project management requirements for planning, approval, tracking, and reporting.
• Complete approved projects to achieve desired results within budgeted time and cost.
• Oversee project execution, including design reviews and required safety reviews or HazOps; procurement activities; development, review, revision, and field verification of P&IDs and bids; installation; commissioning; and start-up.
• Track project spending and progress and report status as needed or required.
• Develop, review, and implement MOCs as needed.
• Mentor staff in project engineering and Process Safety Management.
• Support manufacturing strategic planning to ensure capabilities meet current and planned business needs, and directly oversee tactical execution of those plans.
• Support production activities to achieve targeted volumes, productivity, and cost performance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, including a global bonus program.
• Retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and medical care.
• Flexible working arrangements through the global Xwork program.
• Professional and personal development, including ongoing education, training, and knowledge-building opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior