Plant Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering expertise and support for manufacturing operations, including equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, reliability improvements, and technical services for assigned production areas.
• Lead small capital and technical change projects from concept through design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and startup, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Serve as Project Manager, Responsible Engineer, or technical consultant for both small and large capital projects, making key decisions related to schedule, cost, quality, and operational performance.
• Develop and execute maintenance and asset management strategies for assigned facilities, including maintenance budgeting, cost center management, performance monitoring, and long-term investment planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, productivity, regulatory compliance, safety, cGMP requirements, and operational efficiency.
• Create, maintain, and improve engineering standards, specifications, work instructions, technical documentation, and change control processes to maximize equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
• Provide technical leadership, conduct peer reviews, and support cross-functional teams through engineering expertise, risk assessments, and problem-solving activities.
• Ensure compliance with Quality and ESHS (Environmental, Safety, Health & Security) requirements by leading investigations, participating in quality risk assessments, hazard analyses (PHA/EHA), promoting safe work practices, and supporting product quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of plant engineering, facility design, production operations, project management, maintenance management, and applicable engineering standards and policies.
• Proven technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to support business objectives, operational needs, and customer requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to identify improvement opportunities, overcome operational challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Solid understanding of project management and plant engineering principles, with experience successfully executing engineering and capital projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, with a few years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct supervisory authority.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and other engineering/business software applications, with experience managing annual budgets of approximately $2.5M-$3M. Experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing and processing equipment is preferred.
• The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the

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