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Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Associate Director Engineering

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBurnaby, BC, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline is required.
  • A master's degree or PhD is preferred.
  • At least 10 years of professional engineering experience is required.
  • Experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related manufacturing industries is required.
  • Experience in engineering management, process safety, facility engineering, process engineering, capital projects, or related disciplines is required.
  • Demonstrated success leading technical teams and managing complex engineering programs is required.
  • Experience with budget planning, capital investment management, and resource allocation is required.
  • Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice-regulated manufacturing environments and applicable industry regulations, including Good Engineering Practices and ISPE requirements, is required.
  • Experience developing technical reports and utilizing engineering tools is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
  • Demonstrated initiative, accountability, flexibility, and ability to influence across functions are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for Facility, Design, and Process Engineering teams in a dynamic contract development and manufacturing organization environment.
  • Foster collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement to build a high-performing engineering team demonstrating Good Engineering Practices.
  • Serve as a member of the site leadership team, contributing to business strategy and performance management.
  • Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and succession plans for engineering personnel.
  • Promote and strengthen a culture of Good Engineering Practices and ISPE requirements across the organization.
  • Lead implementation of operational excellence methodologies to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost performance.
  • Develop and execute strategic asset lifecycle management programs, including reliability and maintenance strategies.
  • Manage capital investment planning and execution to support business growth, compliance, and operational sustainability.
  • Ensure engineering and maintenance projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.
  • Oversee custom equipment design and fabrication activities to support manufacturing and customer programs.
  • Standardize and continuously improve engineering systems, processes, and documentation.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 15 years of professional engineering experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of sterile processing, clean room design, and/or risk-based maintenance is an asset.

About the Company

Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Evonik is a global specialty chemicals company that makes high-value ingredients used in everyday products, such as cars, footwear, and animal feed. Its products are designed to enhance performance by providing tailored chemical solutions across multiple industries and applications. Evonik operates in more than 100 countries, producing specialty chemicals through advanced formulations and manufacturing processes that meet specific customer needs. The company differentiates itself by its focused strategy on high-margin specialty chemicals after restructuring, its large, multinational manufacturing footprint, and ongoing efficiency-improvement efforts that paused major acquisitions through 2027 to prioritize internal transformation. The goal is to strengthen its leadership in specialty chemicals and sustain profitable growth by delivering specialized ingredients and performance materials while improving operational efficiency.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Essen, Germany
Founded
2007

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