Regional engineering manager-mid-america

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS

At Chemours, we are committed to delivering Trusted Chemistry that improves lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with our use of world class science, data, and technical expertise to develop safe, high performing products and to lead the way for responsible manufacturing across the industry.

Every day, our chemistry enables modern living and more sustainable solutions within key sectors including clean energy, advanced electronics, data center cooling, high-performance computing, semiconductor chip manufacturing, and high-quality paints and coatings. Chemours chemistries are used in applications that power the innovations and applications that are essential to a thriving, forward-moving world.

Chemours is seeking a Regional Engineering Manager to join our Capital Organization. Reporting directly to the Capital Execution and Center of Excellence (COE) Leader, this key leadership role is accountable for overseeing capital project management across multiple manufacturing sites (see below), supporting Chemours and business unit strategies and objectives.

The role supervises a regional engineering unit, ensuring optimum technical operation, meeting project schedule, cost, and quality targets while prioritizing safety, environmental responsibility, and stakeholder expectations. The Regional Engineering Manager works closely with plant site staff, Capital Portfolio Manager, and key functions in the Capital Organization.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead, inspire, and supervise a multidisciplinary regional engineering team to prepare and review capital project plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Provide overall regional engineering management and technical direction for assigned facilities.
• Ensure safe planning and execution of all regional capital projects in accordance with Chemours safety and environmental standards.
• Oversee all aspects of regional engineering: portfolio management, forecasting, scheduling, design, procurement, quality, contracts, project safety, turnaround support, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Collaborate with Capital Portfolio Manager and other Regional Engineering Managers to prioritize and align on a consolidated capital project portfolio for the company.
• Collaborate with Capital Portfolio Manager and other resources to develop creative solutions that will minimize the cost of capital investments.
• Align regional engineering capabilities with business strategies and ensure governance to Capital Organization guidelines and best practices for effective and efficient project delivery.
• Work with Procurement and Capital Excellence Team to ensure the right procurement strategy is in place for all capital projects.
• Contract administration of site-based design contractors and external engineering providers.
• Coach, mentor, and develop project managers and engineers; foster continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
• Monitor and deliver against KPIs for project planning and execution.
• Champion capital steering meetings and participate in regional site leadership teams.
• Provide engineering assistance to regional operations to maintain safe and reliable plants, including support for MOC, MIQA, and infrastructure. (non-capital work)
• Set clear direction and expectations for the regional project team, and own project outcomes, including spend, schedule, and plant viability.
• Execute projects within the portfolio to their authorized budgets and schedules.

The following is required for this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial or manufacturing project management.
• Demonstrated leadership of high-performing teams.
• Strong growth mindset and ability to quickly learn and apply the Chemours Project System.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Proven track record of results, continuous improvement, and engineering competency.
• Knowledge of plant operations, capital project execution, and maintenance excellence.
• Comfortable engaging with all levels of regional staff and leadership.
• Ability to travel to manufacturing sites in the region as required.

The following is preferred for this role:

• Experience with people management and remote/multi-site environment.
• Experience working with design contractors and external engineering providers.
• Exposure to highly toxic materials and chemical manufacturing operations.
• Strong background in procurement and contract management (T&M and Lump Sum).
• Advanced degree or certification (e.g., PMP, PE) is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
• Company-paid Volunteer Day

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E-Verify employer. Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation. Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

$141,120.00 - $220,500.00

Chemours Level: 28

Annual Bonus Target: 16%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."