Engineering Manager

LANXESS; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life flexibility

Training & development

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

LANXESS seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering and Maintenance organization at the Bushy Park site, overseeing capital projects up to $3M and driving process optimization while ensuring safety and reliability.

You will develop talent, manage the site budget, and champion continuous improvement as a senior member of the Site Leadership Team, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering field with extensive process experience.
• 10+ years in manufacturing chemical or process-based industrial environment.
• Experience in engineering leadership, plant/process engineering, capital project management, change management, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop site Engineering and Maintenance organizations for safe, reliable operations.
• Own and manage the site capital budget and coordinate with the business team.
• Lead capital projects up to $3M from concept through design, implementation, and startup.
• Provide project engineering and project management support across the site.
• Drive chemical process engineering and process optimization initiatives.
• Manage technical issues related to modifications, expansions, and maintenance, ensuring standards are incorporated.
• Champion continuous improvement across engineering, maintenance, and reliability processes.
• Serve as a senior leader on the Site Leadership Team (SLT).
• Optimize energy usage and infrastructure, supporting Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure all safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Safety & Quality

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Engineering Manager is a critical member of the site leadership team, responsible for leading the Engineering and Maintenance organization. This role owns the site capital budget and leads capital projects up to $3M, ensuring projects are designed and executed with a strong focus on safety, operability, reliability, and cost effectiveness. The Engineering Manager plays a key role in process optimization, new product alignment, and continuous improvement, while developing talent to meet both current and future business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site Engineering and Maintenance organizations to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations
• Own and manage the site capital budget, including planning, prioritization, execution and coordination with the business team.
• Lead capital projects up to $3M, from concept through design, implementation, and startup
• Provide project engineering and project management support across the site
• Drive chemical process engineering and process optimization initiatives
• Manage technical issues related to modifications, expansions, and maintenance, ensuring RAGAGEP standards are incorporated into all designs and changes
• Champion continuous improvement across engineering, maintenance, and reliability processes
• Serve as a senior leader and active member of the Site Leadership Team (SLT)
• Optimize energy usage and infrastructure, supporting Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives
• Ensure all safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements are met or exceeded, including
  • PSM
  • RMP
  • ISO 9001
  • RC14001
  • NFPA 70B
  • API 510/520/521/570/653
  • Site safety processes and audit

Leadership and Safety

• Foster a strong safety‑first culture where safety is always the top priority
• Create and maintain a respectful, inclusive, and harassment‑free work environment
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports to build organizational capability and succession
• Communicate effectively with team members, peers, and leadership at all levels

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or another engineering discipline with extensive process engineering experience
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or process‑based industrial environment
• Proven experience in
  • Engineering leadership and people management
  • Plant and process engineering
  • Capital project management and execution
  • Change management
  • Continuous improvement and reliability

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and engage teams
• High level of initiative and problem‑solving capability across complex technical challenges
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization

Location & Employment

Location: Bushy Park

Employment Type: Regular

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits supporting financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care
• Work‑life & flexibility support with flexible working arrangements
• Training & development opportunities for professional and personal growth
• Diversity: Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs

Diversity & Inclusion

LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

Additional Information

LANXESS has a value‑based performance culture and seeks a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity, and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to achieve the best organizational fit.

Join the LANXESS team!