Engineering Manager: Capital Projects & Manufacturing

Syngenta Crop Protection AG; Pratteln; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection AG is seeking an Engineering Manager (m/w/d) for our Muttenz manufacturing site. You will lead a team of engineers delivering capital projects, enabling introduction of new active ingredients, and supporting CAPEX portfolio execution at the Pratteln/Muttenz site.

Fluency in English with German a plus, and strong programme management, change management, and stakeholder engagement are essential to drive safe, scalable, cost-effective production assets.

Qualifications

• Degree / Master in energy transition or MS/BS in industrial, engineering or chemical sciences, or a 5-year technical degree in related discipline.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• Programme Management: coordinating and driving multiple work fronts/programs.
• Ability to drive change and influence stakeholders across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage CAPEX projects from concept to completion following engineering processes.
• Embed and sponsor use of the company engineering platform within the Muttenz site.
• Develop scopes of work, design basis documents, capital proposals and schedules; support sanctioning at gates.
• Manage engineering contractors, ensure quality, constructability and compliance with standards.
• Drive sustainability reviews to integrate energy efficiency and low-carbon principles into designs.

Skills

Programme Management

Stakeholder Influence

Change Management

Leadership

Autonomy

Education

MS/BS in industrial or chemical sciences

Job description

Syngenta Crop Protection AG is seeking an Engineering Manager (m/w/d) for our Muttenz manufacturing site. You will lead a team of engineers delivering capital projects, enabling introduction of new active ingredients, and supporting CAPEX portfolio execution at the Pratteln/Muttenz site.

Fluency in English with German a plus, and strong programme management, change management, and stakeholder engagement are essential to drive safe, scalable, cost-effective production assets.