Engineering Manager - Capital Projects & Asset Reliability

Heraeus; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus in Santa Fe Springs, CA, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the site engineering function, drive capital projects and improve reliability. You will shape strategies for safe, compliant operations and coordinate with Operations, Maintenance and EHS to deliver value across the site.

The role oversees facilities, utilities, automation and instrumentation, championing process improvement and technical leadership for refining and chemical processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, industrial or related engineering.
• Eight+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience leading engineers, professionals, contractors or cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing capital projects through design, construction and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of process engineering, facilities, utilities and project execution.
• Experience with process improvement, risk assessment and change management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering team with staffing, coaching and performance management.
• Develop and execute the site engineering strategy aligned with production needs.
• Prioritize and manage the site’s engineering and capital-project portfolio.
• Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning and start-up.
• Provide technical leadership for refining and chemical processes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, Finance and Procurement to improve site performance.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Project Management

Capital Projects

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, industrial or related engineering

Job description

Heraeus in Santa Fe Springs, CA, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the site engineering function, drive capital projects and improve reliability. You will shape strategies for safe, compliant operations and coordinate with Operations, Maintenance and EHS to deliver value across the site.

The role oversees facilities, utilities, automation and instrumentation, championing process improvement and technical leadership for refining and chemical processes.