Evonik Degussa Corporation

Associate Director Engineering (Director)

Evonik Degussa Corporation$120K — $161K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field required.
  • 10+ years of professional engineering experience; 15+ years preferred.
  • Experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology industries desirable.
  • Proven experience in engineering management and complex projects.
  • Strong knowledge of GMP-regulated environments and industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for Facility, Design, and Process Engineering teams.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.
  • Contribute to business strategy as a member of the site leadership team.
  • Establish clear goals and development plans for engineering personnel.
  • Lead implementation of operational excellence methodologies.
  • Develop strategic asset lifecycle management programs.
  • Manage capital investment planning and project execution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic CDMO environment.
  • Collaborative and innovation-focused company culture.
  • Role within the site leadership team with strategic influence.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and Good Engineering Practices.
  • Support for career development and goal-setting.
Full Job Description
Target Salary Range:

$120,900 - $161,200 per year (salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data)

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for Facility, Design, and Process Engineering teams in a dynamic CDMO environment.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement to build a high-performing engineering team demonstrating Good Engineering Practices and
  • Serve as a member of the site leadership team, contributing to business strategy and performance management.
  • Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and succession plans for engineering personnel.
  • Promote and strengthen a culture of Good Engineering Practices and ISPE requirements across the organization.
  • Lead implementation of operational excellence methodologies to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost performance.
  • Develop and execute strategic asset lifecycle management programs, including reliability and maintenance strategies.
  • Manage capital investment planning and execution to support business growth, compliance, and operational sustainability.
  • Ensure engineering and maintenance projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.
  • Oversee custom equipment design and fabrication activities to support manufacturing and customer programs.
  • Standardize and continuously improve engineering systems, processes, and documentation.


REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline required.

  • Master's degree or PhD preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of professional engineering experience; 15+ years preferred.
  • Experience within the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related manufacturing industries. Knowledge of sterile processing, clean room design, and/or risk-based maintenance an asset.
  • Proven experience in engineering management, process safety, facility engineering, process engineering, capital projects, or related disciplines.
  • Demonstrated success leading technical teams and managing complex engineering programs.
  • Experience with budget planning, capital investment management, and resource allocation.
  • Strong knowledge of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments and applicable industry regulations (GEP, ISPE, etc.).
  • Experience developing technical reports and utilizing engineering tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Demonstrated initiative, accountability, flexibility, and ability to influence across functions.


Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Robin Rose

Company is
Evonik Canada Inc.

About Evonik Degussa Corporation

Evonik Degussa Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company that produces a wide range of products for various industries, including automotive, construction, and healthcare. The company's products include coatings, adhesives, and sealants, as well as specialty chemicals for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Evonik Degussa Corporation was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. The company is a subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG, a German chemical company.
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