Director, Global Engineering

C110 Quaker Chemical Corporation; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton, a global leader in industrial process fluids, seeks a senior engineering leader to develop and execute a comprehensive global engineering strategy that supports business growth and operational efficiency across regions.

You will lead regional engineering teams, project managers, and technical specialists, driving cross‑functional collaboration and talent development while overseeing major programs.

Qualifications

• Global Engineering Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive global engineering strategy that supports business growth, product development, and operational efficiency in multiple regions.
• Leadership and Team Development: Lead and mentor regional engineering teams, project managers, and technical specialists. Foster cross-functional collaboration, talent development, and knowledge sharing.
• Project Portfolio Oversight: Oversee major engineering programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality and compliance standards.
• Process Excellence: Standardize engineering processes, tools, and best practices across the network with a focus on key platforms. Platforms include esterification optimization, system standardization (PCL, MES), and other critical elements drive continuous improvements to better serve our customers.
• Innovation and Technical Guidance: Advise on complex engineering problems, emerging technologies, and new methodologies. Guide R&D and technical implementation to optimize chemical processes and product performance.
• Compliance, Safety, and Risk Management: Ensure global adherence to environmental, health, safety, and regulatory standards. Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies for engineering operations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with executive leadership, manufacturing, supply chain, and product teams to align engineering activities with corporate objectives, market demands, and customer needs.
• Resource and Budget Management: Manage the capital project process which includes all functions. Building a multi-year capital plan for critical platforms.

Responsibilities

Job description

Job Summary Job Description

• Global Engineering Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive global engineering strategy that supports business growth, product development, and operational efficiency in multiple regions.
• Leadership and Team Development: Lead and mentor regional engineering teams, project managers, and technical specialists. Foster cross-functional collaboration, talent development, and knowledge sharing.
• Project Portfolio Oversight: Oversee major engineering programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality and compliance standards.
• Process Excellence: Standardize engineering processes, tools, and best practices across the network with a focus on key platforms. Platforms include esterification optimization, system standardization (PCL, MES), and other critical elements drive continuous improvements to better serve our customers.
• Innovation and Technical Guidance: Advise on complex engineering problems, emerging technologies, and new methodologies. Guide R&D and technical implementation to optimize chemical processes and product performance.
• Compliance, Safety, and Risk Management: Ensure global adherence to environmental, health, safety, and regulatory standards. Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies for engineering operations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with executive leadership, manufacturing, supply chain, and product teams to align engineering activities with corporate objectives, market demands, and customer needs.
• Resource and Budget Management: Manage the capital project process which includes all functions. Building a multi-year capital plan for critical platforms.

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

What's in it for you

Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory Paid time off for volunteerism Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.