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Job Purpose
The Engineering Manager leads and drives the engineering function at AkzoNobels Aerospace Coatings manufacturing facility ensuring the reliability efficiency and sustainability of plant operations. This role is responsible for overseeing the development implementation and maintenance of engineering processes and systems that support the production of highquality aerospace coatings. The Engineering Manager collaborates crossfunctionally to optimize manufacturing processes ensures compliance with safety quality and environmental standards and leads capital projects to advance operational excellence and innovation. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical expertise the Engineering Manager contributes to achieving the facilitys strategic objectives while supporting the longterm success of AkzoNobel.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs and oversees project management and engineering of capital and expense projects including scope development safety reviews equipment specifications quotation of equipment bid package development field supervision of construction cost control commissioning and project closure.
- Manages the CAPEX plan on behalf of the Site Manager delivering project studies preprojects and capital projects on time within budget and at the required quality.
- Plans coordinates and embeds engineering changes up to agreed thresholds ensuring alignment with quality and cost objectives.
- Develops and manages the Maintenance and Engineering budget including costs quality service and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) aspects with a cost allocation model.
- Secures the reliability and availability of installations by establishing appropriate preventive maintenance and inspection plans that meet regulatory and business needs.
- Leads and scales up the manufacturing implementation of new products on site in line with the New Product Introduction Procedures (Stage Gate Process).
- Enables and drives the implementation of Continuous Improvement (CI) and ALPS initiatives ensuring alignment with operational goals.
- Supports the site departments in investment request applications by contributing technical expertise and formalizing strategic project elements.
- Joins regional teams to lead multisite projects and exchange best practices to enhance engineering and maintenance standards.
- Ensures site maintenance operations are planned and executed in accordance with timing quality and cost objectives while adhering to SHE standards.
Key Activities
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Chemical or related field) required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. PMP Six Sigma) preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive engineering and project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven ability to manage capital and expense projects including scope development budgeting equipment specification and commissioning. Experience with preventive maintenance systems reliability engineering and implementing CI/ALPS initiatives.
- Strong analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills with a focus on cost control quality and safety. Proficiency in project management software and tools with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead crossfunctional teams and multisite projects. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and present technical concepts clearly.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status.
Requisition ID: 44238
Required Experience:
Manager