Engineering Manager

Lanxess Corporation; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training & Development programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A global chemical company in Goose Creek, SC seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering and Maintenance teams. The role involves managing a capital budget and projects up to $3M, ensuring safety, operability, and profitability. Candidates should have a Chemical Engineering degree and over 10 years of industry experience, including strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or process-based industrial environment.
• Proven experience in engineering leadership, capital project management, and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership presence with abilities to inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site Engineering and Maintenance organizations.
• Manage the site capital budget and lead capital projects up to $3M.
• Drive process optimization and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Safety Commitment

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Highlights

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

Experience / Skills

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: Bushy Park Employee Type: Regular

What we offer you

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: 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.