Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Materials Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or related)
8-12+ years of engineering and capital project experience in manufacturing
Proven experience managing multi-site or regional capital project portfolios
Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing processes and materials science environments
Demonstrated experience with capital governance and stage-gate project execution
Responsibilities
Lead regional capital investment projects from concept through commissioning and handover
Manage a portfolio of engineering projects including capacity expansions, new lines, equipment upgrades, and technology transfers
Develop project charters, scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
Provide engineering oversight for various disciplines and ensure compliance with standards
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness
Select and oversee contractors, leading negotiations and performance reviews
Champion safety and integrate sustainability objectives into project scope
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Continuous professional development and training opportunities
Opportunities for global collaboration and innovation
Flexible work arrangements including remote work
Contributions to sustainability initiatives and community engagement programs
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Regional Engineering Projects Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of capital and engineering projects across multiple manufacturing sites within the assigned region. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with corporate engineering standards, sustainability goals, and operational excellence initiatives.
The role acts as a critical link between global strategy and regional execution, partnering closely with plant leadership, R&D, operations, supply chain, and external engineering partners.
Key Responsibilities
Capital Projects & Program Management
Lead regional capital investment projects from concept through commissioning and handover
Manage a portfolio of engineering projects including capacity expansions, new lines, equipment upgrades, and technology transfers
Develop project charters, scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
Ensure adherence to capital governance, stage-gate processes, and financial controls
Technical & Engineering Leadership
Provide engineering oversight for process, mechanical, electrical, automation, and civil disciplines
Ensure compliance with global engineering standards, safety requirements, and regulatory codes
Support scale-up of materials science technologies from R&D or pilot to full production
Drive standardization and best-practice sharing across regional sites
Regional & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with plant managers, operations, maintenance, EHS, and quality teams to ensure operational readiness
Align regional project execution with global engineering, technology, and sustainability strategies
Coordinate with procurement and supply chain for equipment sourcing and contractor management
Act as a technical escalation point for complex project challenges
Contractor & Stakeholder Management
Select, manage, and oversee EPC firms, OEMs, and engineering consultants
Lead contract negotiations, performance reviews, and cost control
Ensure contractor compliance with safety, quality, and site requirements
Communicate effectively with senior leadership and global stakeholders
Safety, Quality & Sustainability
Champion a strong safety culture across all projects (EHS by design)
Integrate sustainability, energy efficiency, and decarbonization objectives into project scope
Ensure quality assurance during design, construction, and commissioning
Lead project risk assessments, HAZOPs, and design reviews
