Director, Engineering (m/f/d) in Leuna

Energy Jobline ZR; Leuna; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading biorefining company is seeking a Director of Engineering to manage multi-disciplinary teams for CAPEX projects in Leuna, Germany. This role involves overseeing large-scale engineering initiatives in the biofuels industry and ensuring all engineering deliverables meet the company's standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in engineering management and a proven track record in project delivery.

Leistungen

Opportunities for personal growth

Supportive work-life balance

Responsibility for sustainability

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in engineering management and CAPEX projects, preferably in (petro)chemical or (bio)refining.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale complex projects.
• Fluency in English is essential; German or Finnish skills are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team for CAPEX projects.
• Establish project engineering for bio, petrochemical, and refining projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in engineering processes.
• Oversee planning and execution of multiple large-scale engineering projects.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

UPM Biorefining is seeking a Director, Engineering (m/f/d) to join our team at one of our sites in Helsinki or Lappeenranta, Finland or Leuna, Germany.

Job Description

The role involves leading, managing, and strengthening a multidisciplinary engineering team for capital investment projects of a biofuels and biochemical production company. The successful candidate will establish project engineering for bio, petrochemical and refining projects, drive continuous improvement and innovation in engineering processes, and oversee the planning, execution and delivery of multiple large‑scale engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and strengthen a multidisciplinary engineering (Process, Mechanical, EIA, Civil, etc.) team for CAPEX projects.
• Establish project engineering for bio, petrochemical and refining projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in engineering processes.
• Oversee the planning, execution and delivery of multiple large‑scale engineering projects, including qualification and selection of external providers (EPCM, engineering companies, contractors, etc.).
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet UPM's standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering management and CAPEX projects, preferably in (petro)chemical, (bio)refining or related industries.
• Strong leadership, project management, problem‑solving and excellent communication skills.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large‑scale, complex engineering projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written). German or Finnish skills are a plus.

What We Offer

A meaningful job within an inspiring purpose: “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. The role offers a caring community built on team spirit and shared commitment, extensive opportunities for personal growth and a supportive work‑life balance, and a responsibility for sustainability at the core of everything we do.

Application Deadline

Please apply and attach your CV and cover letter by October 19, 2025. We accept only applications submitted through our online application system.

Contact

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for Finland and [phone] for Germany.