Site Engineering Manager

AkzoNobel; Sassenheim; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Sassenheim, NL is seeking an experienced Site Engineering Manager (SRE) to lead the engineering strategy, CAPEX portfolio and process safety agenda at the Sassenheim site.

You will build and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, own the site engineering roadmap, deliver CAPEX projects safely, on time and within budget, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, R&D and global stakeholders to drive governance, sustainability and safe operating practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in engineering, manufacturing, project or asset management.
• Strong process safety and risk management knowledge.
• Proven leadership in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Own the site's engineering roadmap and CAPEX portfolio.
• Deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Act as Site Responsible Engineer and champion Process Safety Management.
• Lead hazard studies and technical risk management.
• Drive sustainability initiatives related to energy, CO₂ reduction and water use.

Skills

Engineering leadership

CAPEX portfolio

Process safety

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering

Job description

At AkzoNobel, we create innovative paints and coatings that help color and protect what matters most. We're looking for an experienced Site Engineering Manager (SRE) to lead our engineering strategy, capital project portfolio and process safety agenda at our Sassenheim, NL site.

In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering critical CAPEX projects, driving operational excellence and ensuring the highest standards in process safety, engineering governance and sustainability performance. As the site's Responsible Engineer (SRE), you'll play a key leadership role across manufacturing, R&D, facilities and commercial operations.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Own the site's engineering roadmap and CAPEX portfolio.
• Deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Act as Site Responsible Engineer and champion Process Safety Management.
• Lead hazard studies, ATEX governance and technical risk management.
• Chair the Site Energy Committee and drive sustainability initiatives related to energy, CO₂ reduction and water use.
• Partner with site leadership, operations, maintenance, R&D and global stakeholders to shape the future of the site.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience within engineering, manufacturing, project management or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of process safety and industrial risk management.
• Proven leadership experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Dutch.

Why join AkzoNobel?

At AkzoNobel, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on safety, sustainability and operational performance. You'll lead meaningful projects, work with talented colleagues and contribute to our ambition of creating a more sustainable future through innovation and engineering excellence.