Remote Global Engineering Director — Strategy, Innovation, Leadership

Quaker Houghton; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Health insurance

Pension plan

Holiday buy/sell

Volunteer leave (2 days)

QH University

Wellbeing & DEI focus

Job summary

Quaker Houghton, a global leader in industrial process and chemical engineering, seeks a Global Director of Engineering to drive strategy, operations, and collaboration across regions. This senior role requires steering complex programs, guiding R&D, and ensuring regulatory and safety compliance while advancing performance metrics.

You will lead a high-caliber team across locations, partnering with manufacturing, supply chain, and product teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of engineering leadership experience in chemical industry or analog sectors.
• Experience managing multi-site or international teams.
• Strong knowledge of chemical engineering processes, plant operations, and production technologies.
• Familiarity with automation, sustainability, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global engineering strategy across regions.
• Lead and mentor regional engineering teams and project managers.
• Oversee major engineering programs to ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Standardize engineering processes, tools, and best practices across the network.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Strategic leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Global perspective

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

MS/MBA/PhD preferred

Professional licensing (PE or equivalent) a plus

Job description

Quaker Houghton, a global leader in industrial process and chemical engineering, seeks a Global Director of Engineering to drive strategy, operations, and collaboration across regions. This senior role requires steering complex programs, guiding R&D, and ensuring regulatory and safety compliance while advancing performance metrics.

You will lead a high-caliber team across locations, partnering with manufacturing, supply chain, and product teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions and