Director, Engineering

Description

• Assess organizational competencies and develop training programs to elevate engineering capability across all sites.
• Manage assigned corporate projects and support customer and agency inquiries as needed.
• Establish key metrics and provide regular updates to executive leadership on project performance.
• Serve as the technical expert supporting manufacturing sites during critical equipment shutdowns (planned and unplanned).
• Oversee planning and execution of strategic projects to ensure they are completed on-scope, on-time, and on-budget.
• Provide leadership and vision for the corporation’s Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system, including requirements, optimization, training, and performance auditing.
• Lead and manage the corporation’s portfolio of capital projects, directly and indirectly.
• Develop strategies and initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate engineering team.
• Participate in the development of the annual operating plan, including project selection, prioritization, and performance reporting.
• Serve as the corporate element owner for key OSHA 1910.119 PSM elements: Mechanical Integrity, Contractor Management, and Process Hazard Analysis.
• Travel regularly to support plant operations, project work, and enterprise initiatives.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to ensure alignment on engineering strategy, priorities, and resource planning.
• Serve as the key subject matter expert for corporate CapEx budgeting, planning, and long-term capital strategy.
• Ensure alignment with all applicable codes, standards, and RAGAGEP requirements.
• Develop, implement, audit, and enforce corporate engineering standards, policies, and procedures.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders, plant teams, engineers, and cross-functional partners.
• Lead the adoption and effective use of industry-leading engineering tools and systems across all operating companies.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering and operations.
• Strong understanding of PSM, including RAGAGEP, Mechanical Integrity, and PHA methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high-performing teams; holds self and others to a high standard of execution.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in batch chemical processing manufacturing.
• Resourceful, persistent, and solutions-oriented with the ability to overcome obstacles.
• Strong communication skills—able to listen, synthesize information, and influence at all levels.
• Proven track record as a change-agent leader with measurable improvements in engineering performance, processes, and project execution.
• Strong judgment, risk management, and prioritization skills.
• Freedom to innovate and influence engineering strategy across a growing enterprise.
• Excellent relationship-building skills; able to collaborate effectively across multiple sites and business units.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• Hands-on plant experience with practical operations knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge and experience managing engineering activities within specialty chemical manufacturing.

Benefits

• A positive, challenging, and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits—including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, and 401(k) with company match.
• Stable, family-owned company with a strong 60+ year history and culture.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on modernization, reliability, capital performance, and process safety.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance