Regional Process Engineering Lead (IMEA) – Hybrid/Travel

Henkel GCC; Dammam; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheme

Hybrid work model

Global mobility opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Employee share plan

Job summary

Henkel GCC in Dammam is seeking a Regional Process Engineering Manager to lead process optimization across manufacturing sites in the IMEA region. You will drive capital projects, upgrade processes, and implement best practices to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and reliability across facilities.

You will collaborate with site, regional, and global teams to standardize practices, monitor KPIs, and mentor technical staff while traveling up to 50% across the IMEA region and occasionally

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, ideally across multiple sites and international environments.
• Proven expertise in process engineering, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of process safety practices, including HAZOP, FMEA, LOPA, SIL, and PSSR.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience coaching and developing technical teams, with the ability to work independently and drive results.
• Knowledge of hotmelt and water-based adhesives is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and willing to travel up to 50% across the IMEA region and occasionally globally.

Responsibilities

• Drive process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Lead engineering projects, including process upgrades, capital investments, and operational excellence programs.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Collaborate with site, regional, and global teams to standardize best practices and implement innovative solutions.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and engineering standards across all activities.

Skills

Process engineering

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

HAZOP

FMEA

LOPA

SIL

PSSR

Stakeholder mgmt

Team coaching

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Henkel GCC in Dammam is seeking a Regional Process Engineering Manager to lead process optimization across manufacturing sites in the IMEA region. You will drive capital projects, upgrade processes, and implement best practices to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and reliability across facilities.

You will collaborate with site, regional, and global teams to standardize practices, monitor KPIs, and mentor technical staff while traveling up to 50% across the IMEA region and occasionally