Process Engineering Manager

Job Title: Chemical Process Engineering Manager

Compensation: $Competitive, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Overview

An advanced technology organization is seeking a Chemical Process Engineering Manager to oversee the Chemical Process Systems group within a first-of-its-kind industrial facility. This role combines technical leadership, project oversight, and team development, ensuring engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, and successful execution of complex chemical process systems.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Manage a team of technical contributors across process systems including chemical generation, extraction, and purification
• Conduct regular team meetings to review goals, performance metrics, and provide project updates
• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities for team members
• Participate in hiring and onboarding, ensuring alignment with technical and organizational expectations
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, including Procurement, Construction, and other Engineering groups

Technical Oversight

• Own and update technical safety documentation and specifications for chemical process systems
• Ensure engineering documents meet technical and procedural compliance requirements and align with project goals
• Represent engineering in compliance and quality tracking meetings
• Provide subject-matter expertise and training for new hires and temporary personnel

Project & Schedule Management

• Develop and maintain project schedules, including key milestones and work tasks
• Conduct periodic reviews of schedule tasks to identify gaps and optimize timelines
• Collaborate with Project Controls to maintain updated schedule activities in tools such as Primavera P6

Decision Making

• Drive team-level decision-making and risk-based technical decisions
• Align team priorities with organizational objectives and communicate critical decisions to leadership
• Incorporate feedback from management to improve team performance
• Remove roadblocks to ensure team success and maintain operational efficiency

Chemical Process Engineering Manager qualifications:

Required:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field, or 15+ years of experience in chemical engineering, preferably in extraction, purification, or similar processes
• Proven subject-matter expertise across diverse chemical process systems
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and licensing basis requirements

Preferred:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership and mentoring experience
• Experience with schedule planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6)
• Familiarity with document approval processes and procedural audits
• Ability to work effectively with peers and stakeholders

Personal Attributes

• Diplomatic and direct communication style
• High accountability and ownership of performance
• Strong work ethic, collaboration, and team focus
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a sense of urgency