Project Engineering Coordinator

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

Job summary

Umicore is seeking a Project Engineering Coordinator to lead and manage engineering projects from conception to completion. You will ensure delivery on time and within budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

The role emphasizes ensuring plant and process integrity, applying project controls, and maintaining safety and quality across all phases of capital projects.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering; preferred Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical focus.
• 4-6 years experience in manufacturing environment.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, SAP, CAD).
• Familiarity with Project Management principles.
• Must manage multiple deadlines with competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to analyze/interpret data and compile reports.

Responsibilities

• Executes and/or leads work in the area of Project Engineering.
• Manages engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals effectively.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Leadership

Self-motivation

Conflict management

Education

BS Engineering

Tools

SAP

CAD

Job description

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Fuel Cell And Stationary Catalysts

High-performance stationary catalysts. Next generation fuel-cell technologies. With clean air and green mobility playing a vital part in protecting the world of tomorrow, our design and production of these sustainable solutions has never been more crucial. Developing innovative products for a broad range of industries, we’re creating a better future by helping customers reach zero emission mobility and power supply. To keep improving the way the world moves we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Job Purpose

The Project Engineering Coordinator role manages engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

Strategic Focus

• Capacity Expansion and Debottlenecking: Increase plant throughput to support business growth while maximizing utilization of existing assets.
• Product Portfolio Growth: Enable the introduction of new products and manufacturing capabilities that support business diversification and growth.
• CapEx Execution Excellence: Build a disciplined project execution model that consistently delivers projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Reliability and Asset Improvement: Improve plant reliability and reduce unplanned downtime through strategic investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Executes and/or leads work in the area of expertise Project Engineering.
• Manages engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals effectively.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Develop equipment specifications, process designs, P&IDs, and technical scopes of work for plant modifications and capital projects.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, vendor documentation, and technical deliverables.
• Ensure all engineering designs comply with applicable company standards, industry codes, regulatory requirements, and good engineering practices.
• Lead Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), risk assessments, and safety reviews to ensure risks are identified and minimized prior to implementation.

Qualifications & Education

• BS Engineering; Preferred Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical focus
• 4-6 Years Experience in manufacturing environment
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, SAP, CAD)
• Familiarity with Project Management principals
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines with competing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to analyze/interpret data and compile reports

Personal Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision
• Safety and Quality mindset to achieve results
• Self-motivated and goal oriented
• Work within Umicore Core Values (Courage, Collaboration and Accountability)
• Capable of taking leadership responsibilities while maintaining relationships with colleagues and direct reports
• Capable of mediating between employees and managers to maintain good relationships
• Conflict management

What We Offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. We strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?