Project Engineer

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

The Project Engineer leads the development and execution of site capital projects while actively contributing to strategic growth initiatives at Syensqo’s Willow Island site. This role ensures that all projects meet safety, quality, and business objectives, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement across operations.

We count on you for:

• Lead the development and execution of site capital projects, ensuring that:
  • Project work is completed in accordance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
  • Business deliverables are achieved.
  • Capital management best practices are applied.
  • Project budget is achieved.
  • Project documentation is complete and comprehensive.
  • Operability and maintainability of new assets represent an improvement to the operation.
• Effectively resource project teams to meet project deliverables.
• Align engineering procedures, standards, and methods with site and project needs.
• Develop specifications and procedures for equipment design, installation, and maintenance.
• Provide technical support on all aspects of project development and execution.
• Engage in the development of work process improvement and area improvement team objectives.
• Lead selected work process improvement and area improvement team initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement functions.
• Ensure the site meets its critical objectives by completing assigned elements of the HSE, Quality and Operation Improvement plans. Support advancement initiatives in the areas of Safety, Zero Defect, and Operations Improvement through utilization of a continuous improvement culture.

You can count on us for:

• We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company
• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
• Opportunities for growth and learning
• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring:

• BS degree in an Engineering field, with a preference for Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, with prior Project Management experience preferred.
• Manage an important and/or large project from initiation through completion.
• Control costs against a fixed budget.
• Lead a team to accomplish significant goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate resiliency in completing an assignment with significant time and resource constraints.
• Significantly improve performance and achieve results in a manufacturing environment.
• Effectively build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $94,960 to $118,700 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
  16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About Us:

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.