About this role
<p> </p> <p><strong>About Umicore</strong></p> <p>Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About Fuel Cell and Stationary Catalysts</strong></p> <p>High-performance stationary catalysts. Next generation fuel-cell technologies. With clean air and green mobility playing a vital part in protecting the world of tomorrow, our design and production of these sustainable solutions has never been more crucial. Developing innovative products for a broad range of industries, we’re creating a better future by helping customers reach zero emission mobility and power supply. To keep improving the way the world moves we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.</p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H5 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Purpose</b></H5> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The Project Engineering role manages engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strategic Focus: </span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Capacity Expansion and Debottlenecking: Increase plant throughput to support business growth while maximizing utilization of existing assets.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Product Portfolio Growth: Enable the introduction of new products and manufacturing capabilities that support business diversification and growth.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">CapEx Execution Excellence: Build a disciplined project execution model that consistently delivers projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Reliability and Asset Improvement: Improve plant reliability and reduce unplanned downtime through strategic investments.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H5 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></H5> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Project Management</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Lead the development and execution of capital projects ranging from $1MM to $3MM, focused on process improvements, capacity expansion, operational reliability, and new product innovations.</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Manage all phases of the project lifecycle including concept development, scope definition, engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Use project management skills to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Coordinate activities among operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, procurement, contractors, and external engineering firms.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, and plant operations.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Prepare and present project updates, business cases, and capital appropriation requests to corporate leadership.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Manage contractor performance and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and project execution requirements.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Process Improvement</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Identify and implement process optimization opportunities to improve throughput, product quality, equipment reliability, and operating efficiency.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and other operational excellence methodologies.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Collaborate with operations teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Engineering & Technical Leadership</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">BS Engineering; Preferred Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical focus </span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">4-6 Years Experience in manufacturing environment</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, SAP, CAD)</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Familiarity with Project Management principals</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Must be able to manage multiple deadlines with competing priorities</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong problem-solving skills</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proven ability to analyze/interpret data and compile reports</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H5 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications</b></H5> </div><div><ul> <li>Delivers expert work in Process Engineering with high quality and timeliness, applying best practices and standards.</li> <li>Executes process engineering and/or industrialization projects by applying knowledge and expertise. - Builds knowledge and expertise within core competence subdomain.- Owns complex tasks in process engineering, safety standards, producing accurate outputs and identifying risks or anomalies proactively.</li> <li>Analyzes problems, recommends options, and implements improvements in methods, tools, or data flows.</li> <li>Collaborates with adjacent teams and stakeholders, communicating insights and recommendations clearly.</li> <li>Collaborates cross-functionally to deliver high-quality outcomes and knowledge sharing.</li> <li>Contributes to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H5 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Personal skills </b></H5> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Safety and Quality mindset to achieve results</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Self-motivated</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> and </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">goal oriented</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Work within Umicore Core Values (Courage, Collaboration and Accountability)</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Capable of taking leadership responsibilities while maintaining relationships with colleagues and direct reports </span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Capable of mediating between employees and managers to maintain good relationships</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Conflict management</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <p><strong>What we offer</strong></p> <p>We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?</p> <p> </p>