Manufacturing Engineering Leader: Strategy & Projects

Mitsubishi Chemical Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber and Composites, Inc. in Sacramento seeks an Engineering Director to lead the Engineering Department and set strategic direction for site-wide capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will oversee design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and lifecycle management of manufacturing equipment and infrastructure, while partnering with Operations, Quality, and R&D to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or related engineering field.
• Eight+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience in industrial manufacturing or chemical processing.
• Strong leadership or project management experience across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes the site engineering strategy and capital plan.
• Directs engineering resources, contractors, and vendors to complete design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Ensures safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability while supporting operational excellence.
• Maintains engineering standards, procedures, and documentation control.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Electrical controls

Control systems

Power transmission

Process piping

ROI analysis

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

ERP systems

Document control systems

Operational Technology (OT)

Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical Carbon Fiber and Composites, Inc. in Sacramento seeks an Engineering Director to lead the Engineering Department and set strategic direction for site-wide capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will oversee design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and lifecycle management of manufacturing equipment and infrastructure, while partnering with Operations, Quality, and R&D to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient processes.