Senior Capital Projects Lead Engineer – Chemicals

LANXESS; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Global bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work arrangements via Xwork

Training & development

Diversity & equal opportunity employer

Job summary

LANXESS is seeking a seasoned Project Engineer in New Jersey to oversee capital and non-capital projects within the chemical manufacturing space. You will drive project concepts, cost estimates, and schedules, ensuring adherence to HSE standards and PSM requirements.

You will manage budgets, track progress, mentor staff, and collaborate with manufacturing to meet planned business needs and production targets. Strong technical, safety leadership, and contractor management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years Project Engineering experience in the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Must be able to independently manage small to large capital projects.
• Working knowledge of EHS&S requirements and PSM (Process Safety management).
• Experience performing MOCs, PHAs, Hazard studies.
• DCS, PLC experience (desired).
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Continuous improvement skills leading LEAN, SIX SIGMA, root cause analysis initiatives and efforts desired.
• Exhibits strong safety leadership and is competent in the areas of contractor management (required).
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word Power Point (required).
• Technical / mechanical skills (required).
• SAP knowledge (desired).
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems (desired).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage capital projects and other non-capital improvement projects.
• Manage all phases of project management from concept development to proposal submission.
• Assist in annual capital budget/plan development and multi-year planning and reporting.
• For capital projects, manage according to Lanxess PM requirements (planning, approval, tracking).
• Complete approved projects within budgeted time and cost.
• Oversee execution including design reviews, procurement, P&IDs updates, etc.
• Track spend and progress and report status regularly.
• Develop, review and implement MOCs as needed.
• Mentor staff in Project Engineering and Process Safety Management.
• Support manufacturing strategic planning and oversee tactical execution.
• Support production activities to achieve volumes, productivity and cost targets.

Skills

Project management

Safety leadership

Contractor management

Continuous improvement

Technical/mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

LANXESS is seeking a seasoned Project Engineer in New Jersey to oversee capital and non-capital projects within the chemical manufacturing space. You will drive project concepts, cost estimates, and schedules, ensuring adherence to HSE standards and PSM requirements.

You will manage budgets, track progress, mentor staff, and collaborate with manufacturing to meet planned business needs and production targets. Strong technical, safety leadership, and contractor management skills are essential.