Project Engineer - Lean Capex & Process Optimization

Umicore AG & Co. KG; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Umicore AG & Co. KG in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Project Engineering professional to manage capital projects from concept to closeout, focusing on process improvements, capacity expansion, and reliability.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with operations, maintenance, and external firms. The role requires BS Engineering with 4–6 years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and data interpretation skills to deliver safe, on-time, within-budget projects.

Qualifications

• Delivers expert work in Process Engineering with high quality and timeliness.
• Executes process engineering and/or industrialization projects by applying knowledge and expertise.
• Analyzes problems, recommends options, and implements improvements in methods, tools, or data flows.
• Collaborates with adjacent teams and stakeholders, communicating insights and recommendations clearly.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to deliver high-quality outcomes and knowledge sharing.
• Contributes to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of capital projects ranging from $1MM to $3MM, focused on process improvements, capacity expansion, operational reliability, and new product innovations.
• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle including concept development, scope definition, engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.
• Use project management skills to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate activities among operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, procurement, contractors, and external engineering firms.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, and plant operations.
• Prepare and present project updates, business cases, and capital appropriation requests to corporate leadership.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and project execution requirements.
• Identify and implement process optimization opportunities to improve throughput, product quality, equipment reliability, and operating efficiency.

Skills

Project Management

Process Improvement

Engineering Leadership

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

BS Engineering

Job description

Umicore AG & Co. KG in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Project Engineering professional to manage capital projects from concept to closeout, focusing on process improvements, capacity expansion, and reliability.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with operations, maintenance, and external firms. The role requires BS Engineering with 4–6 years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and data interpretation skills to deliver safe, on-time, within-budget projects.