Process Engineering Lead — Capex & Process Improvement

Umicore; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore is seeking a Project Engineer to manage capital projects from conception through completion, focusing on process improvements, capacity expansion, and asset reliability. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams across operations, maintenance, engineering, and procurement to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical), 4–6 years in manufacturing, and strong skills in data analysis, problem solving, and communication.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering required or equivalent; mechanical, industrial, or chemical focus preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environments (4–6 years) and project execution.
• Strong data analysis, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept to completion (typically $1M–$3M).
• Manage all project lifecycle phases: concept, scope, design, procurement, construction, startup, closeout.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, procurement, and contractors.
• Monitor progress, risks, and budget; implement mitigations to protect cost and schedule.
• Prepare updates, business cases, and capital requests for leadership.
• Ensure contractor performance aligns with safety, quality, and project requirements.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

B.S. Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

CAD

Job description

Umicore is seeking a Project Engineer to manage capital projects from conception through completion, focusing on process improvements, capacity expansion, and asset reliability. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams across operations, maintenance, engineering, and procurement to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical), 4–6 years in manufacturing, and strong skills in data analysis, problem solving, and communication.