Engineering Project Manager

AkzoNobel; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Annual bonus

Health insurance with HSA

Vacation & sick leave

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Diversity networks

Referral bonus

Appreciation days

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Waukegan, IL seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead capital expenditure projects and asset reliability programs across multiple facilities. You will drive defined scopes, coordinate end-users, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and cost targets.

The role requires strong project management, supplier management, and reliability expertise with travel as needed. Experience in paints/coatings or chemical manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years' experience leading and managing multiple capital expenditure projects with suppliers.
• 3 years' asset reliability management experience including Asset Lifecycle methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute CAPEX projects with clear scope, deliverables, and end-user engagement.
• Collaborate with facility reps to capture technical needs and design project solutions.
• Select suppliers; manage contracting model with Procurement and issue requisitions.
• Lead internal/external engineering teams to deliver Basis of Design and Detailed Engineering Packages.
• Provide reliability engineering direction and manage reliability initiatives for asset performance.
• Drive asset reliability improvement projects including root cause analysis.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Travel flexibility

Asset lifecycle understanding

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP-PM

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager, Capital Expenditure and Asset Reliability Initiatives

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

Support designated manufacturing facilities to achieve leading performance in the preparation and execution of capital projects through the deployment of highly efficient processes, embedding safety, integration of standardized tools and engaging cross functional teams. Will promote standard solutions, ensuring adherence to project management guidance, standard implementation, and reporting.

Location of position: Waukegan, IL

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Manager in the preparation and execution of regional projects ensuring a clear definition of the project scope, deliverables and the engagement of end-users. Will develop user requirements specification (URS) document. Will also identify and activate Global Engineering resources and standards to ensure optimal solutions.
• Capture technical needs and specifics in close collaboration with facility representatives, recommending and designing project solutions.
• Select suppliers based upon agreed criteria and bidding outcomes, issuing purchase requisition. Will decide the contracting model in collaboration with Procurement.
• May manage an internal or external Engineering team to deliver the Basis of Design (BoD) and Detailed Engineering Packages.
• Provide Reliability Engineering direction and reliability initiatives management for asset performance improvement.
• Lead Asset Reliability improvement projects and initiatives including, but not limited to, root cause analysis, failure modes, and effect analysis.
• Provide project status updates to the Engineering management team to minimize risks.
• Ensure optimal safety, quality, planning, and cost management. Will escalateto the Engineering management team and Steering Committee to minimize risks.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years' experience leading and managing multiple capital expenditure projects in multiple functions. Must have proven experience managing suppliers. Experience in the paints and coatings industry or chemical manufacturing preferred.
• 3 years' asset reliabilityy management experiennce to include the use of asset lifecycle methodology.
• Must have technical and scientific understanding (MEng level) in the areas of engineering and maintenance reliability, with proven records of the application of Asset Lifecycle methodologies in projects and operations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple capital expenditure project in multiple functions. Must have proven experience in managing suppliers.
• Proficient decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders.
• Must be able to travel based upon base location.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with SAP-PM or similar computerized maintenance management system software preferred.

Rewards and Benefits

The salary range for these skills is $135,000.00 - $145,000.00 based upon experience. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Eligible for annual bonus
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Short & Long term disability
• Paid Parental leave after 1 year
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee appreciation days

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.