Chief Chemical Technology Engineer

Solaris Bus & Coach; Bolechowo; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation subsidy

Meal subsidy

Healthcare

Sport card

Group insurance

English lessons

Training and development

Employee parking

Referral bonus

Pension program

Idea program

Job summary

Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. seeks a Chief Chemical Technology Engineer to lead the Chemical Technology Engineering team and drive innovation across paints, coatings, and anti-corrosion technologies in vehicle production.

You will own key processes, set standards, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable manufacturing solutions. The role emphasizes strategic technology transformation, industrialization of new vehicle programs, and rigorous adherence to safety,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in manufacturing engineering focused in chemical technologies in the vehicle industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, anti-corrosion systems, and related manufacturing technologies.
• Experience with production process development, industrialization projects, and implementation of new technologies.
• Experience in automotive, bus, trucks and commercial vehicles, or other advanced manufacturing industries linked to the above sectors for chemical applications.
• Strong understanding of quality standards, environmental regulations, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Chemical Technology Engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and employee growth.
• Set departmental priorities, allocate resources, establish engineering standards and best practices, and ensure efficient execution of projects and operational activities.
• Own and develop key chemical technology processes, including painting, e-coat (KTL), sealing, bonding, coatings, adhesives, and anti-corrosion technologies.
• Provide technological leadership and production support for processes involving paints, coatings, sealants, adhesives, and other chemical products throughout their lifecycle.
• Define and implement manufacturing concepts for new production facilities, ensuring alignment with corporate standards, operational excellence, and future business needs.
• Drive strategic technology transformation initiatives, including the implementation of new KTL solutions, carbon steel manufacturing processes, and advanced anti-corrosion technologies.
• Lead industrialization activities, integrating new vehicle programs into production while supporting capacity expansion and manufacturing readiness for new products.
• Redesign, optimize, and continuously improve production processes to enhance efficiency, quality, sustainability, and cost performance.
• Analyze production and quality performance, identify root causes of issues, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Optimize production flow, equipment utilization, and resource allocation to maximize operational performance and manufacturing effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Purchasing, Project Management, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative technological solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and ESG requirements, while supporting supplier selection and qualification for strategic materials and production equipment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology

Job description

Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. is a leading European manufacturer of city and intercity buses. The company focuses its operations on the development of low- and zero-emission vehicles – electric, hydrogen, and trolleybuses. More than 27,000 Solaris-branded vehicles delivered so far operate in 33 countries and 850 cities across Europe and beyond. Solaris is part of the Spanish CAF Group (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A.) and employs nearly 4,000 people in Poland and abroad. The brand’s vehicles – from concept, through design and manufacturing – are created in Poland. The entire activity of the manufacturer aligns with its mission expressed in the slogan: “We are changing the face of public transport.” Solaris is also an active partner for public transport operators in the process of transitioning to zero-emission transport. The company’s vehicles have been repeatedly awarded for their quality and innovation.

Chief Chemical Technology Engineer

Your tasks:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Chemical Technology Engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and employee growth.
• Set departmental priorities, allocate resources, establish engineering standards and best practices, and ensure efficient execution of projects and operational activities.
• Own and develop key chemical technology processes, including painting, e-coat (KTL), sealing, bonding, coatings, adhesives, and anti-corrosion technologies.
• Provide technological leadership and production support for processes involving paints, coatings, sealants, adhesives, and other chemical products throughout their lifecycle.
• Define and implement manufacturing concepts for new production facilities, ensuring alignment with corporate standards, operational excellence, and future business needs.
• Drive strategic technology transformation initiatives, including the implementation of new KTL solutions, carbon steel manufacturing processes, and advanced anti-corrosion technologies.
• Lead industrialization activities, integrating new vehicle programs into production while supporting capacity expansion and manufacturing readiness for new products.
• Redesign, optimize, and continuously improve production processes to enhance efficiency, quality, sustainability, and cost performance.
• Analyze production and quality performance, identify root causes of issues, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Optimize production flow, equipment utilization, and resource allocation to maximize operational performance and manufacturing effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Purchasing, Project Management, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative technological solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and ESG requirements, while supporting supplier selection and qualification for strategic materials and production equipment.

Our expectations:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Over 5 years of professional experience in manufacturing engineering focused in chemical technologies in the vehicle industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, anti-corrosion systems, and related manufacturing technologies.
• Experience with production process development, industrialization projects, and implementation of new technologies.
• Experience in automotive, bus, trucks and commercial vehicles, or other advanced manufacturing industries linked to the above sectors for chemical applications.
• Strong understanding of quality standards, environmental regulations, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.

What do we offer?

• Annual bonus,
• Vacation subsidy,
• Meal subsidy in the employee canteen,
• Private healthcare – PZU Zdrowie,
• Benefit platform – you decide what to use – Sports card – Multisport/Medicover Sport, points to spend (e.g., cinema, shopping, restaurants, trips),
• Group insurance,
• Foreign language learning – online English classes with a teacher sponsored by the employer,
• Training and development
• Employee parking,
• Employee referral program – a financial bonus after hiring a recommended employee,
• Employee pension program – voluntary additional retirement funds,
• "I Have an Idea" program.