Momentive

Produces silicones and specialty solutions worldwide

Project Engineer

Project ManagementUpdated on Nov 2

Full-timeNantong, Jiangsu, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or equivalent is required.
At least 10 years of experience in chemical engineering in the chemical manufacturing industries, including international experience, is required.
At least 5 years in a managerial role in maintenance or projects is required.
Experience developing and leading a cross-functional team of professional and technical staff is required.
Ability to execute with minimal direction is required.
Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
A good understanding of regulations involved in manufacturing is required.
Experience negotiating with engineering and construction companies is required.
Ability to build strong working relationships across functions is required.
Fluency in English and ability to speak Chinese are required.
Strong financial understanding and ability to complete routine cost-benefit analyses are required.
Strong project management experience is required.
Strong knowledge of GB standards is required.
Strong knowledge of the chemical project approval process is required.

Responsibilities

Deliver approved projects on time, within budget, and safely.
Lead engineering teams in planning, executing, and governing projects within budgets and schedules, including acquiring resources and coordinating team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan.
Define project objectives with the engineering team and oversee quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and performance metrics.
Monitor project milestones, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Provide regular project status updates to the Global Leadership Team covering schedule, cost, safety, quality, risks, and key business impacts.
Lead cross-functional teams, including operations, EHS, and engineering, on project scope, budget estimation, work plans, and risk control.
Lead operations and engineering teams in applying good engineering practices to new projects.
Lead project safety management during construction, including safety morning meetings, safety topic sharing, safety-leading indicators, and a risk stop-think-act culture.
Manage schedules, milestones, and objectives to align with project goals, safety requirements, and execution plans.
Organize and lead project kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder updates; drive communication, cross-functional coordination, and timely follow-up of action items throughout the project lifecycle.
Be accountable for project safety, timelines, and budgets; manage change orders and periodically report project execution and accurate updates on milestones, budgets, timelines, safety issues, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
Ensure internal and external regulations are followed during project execution and liaise with MPM corporate safety, health, and environmental professionals.
Lead and organize the manufacturing team for commissioning and startup after mechanical completion.
Keep project documentation up to date and accessible.
Maintain links with MPM regional manufacturing and engineering experts and adopt best practices and world-class manufacturing systems during project design.
Maintain and develop engineering capabilities in design, scale-up, equipment selection, control and instrumentation, and process safety.
Partner with Global Operations on manufacturing activities and improvement.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in fine chemicals or silicon industries is preferred.

Job Title:

Project Engineer

Summary:

• Be responsible for delivery of approved projects on time and on budget in safety.
• Lead engineering teams to make plans, execute and govern projects within budgets and schedules. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Project engineer will lead engineering team to define the project objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle

Responsibilities Include:

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and performance metrics.
Monitor project milestones, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Provide regular project status updates to Global Leadership Team, covering schedule, cost, safety, quality, risks, and key business impacts.
Lead cross functional teams including operation, EHS, engineering work on the project scope, budget estimation, working plan and risk control
Lead operation team and engineering team apply good engineering practice for new projects.
Lead project safety management during project construction phase, including leading safety morning meeting, drive project safety leading indication like safety topic sharing, drive risk stop -thinking -act culture. Manage project schedules, milestones, and objectives to ensure alignment with project goals, safety requirements, and execution plans. Organize and lead key project meetings, including project kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder updates. Drive effective communication, cross-functional coordination, and timely follow-up of action items to ensure successful project delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
Accountable to project safety, timelines and budgets ， manage charge order, periodically deliver project reports to project stakeholders demonstrating execution and accurate updates of Milestones, Budgets, Timeline, safety Issues and Mitigation Plans.
Ensures internal and external regulations are properly followed during project execution. Liaison with MPM Corporate safety, health and environmental professionals.
Leads and org manufacturing team on commissioning and start-up activity after mechanical completion.
Ensure documentation for Projects is up to date and easily accessible.
Maintaining links with MPM Regional manufacturing and engineering experts. Adopts best practice and world manufacturing class system during project design stage.
Maintain and develop engineering capabilities (design, scale-up, equipment selection, control and instrumentation, process safety, etc).
Partner with Global Operations for manufacturing activities and improvement.

Qualifications:

Education/Training 教育/培训要求

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering (or equivalent)

Experience 经验要求

Chemical Engineering with 10+ years’ experience in the chemical manufacturing industries with international experience; Fine chemicals or Silicon industries preferred
5+ years in managerial role in Maintenance or project.
Experienced in developing and leading a cross functional team of professional and technical staff

Ability 能力要求

Motivated, self-starter that can execute with minimal direction
Strong in oral and written communication skills
Good understanding of the regulations involved in the manufacture
Experienced in negotiations with Engineering and construction company.
Ability in building strong working relationships with cross functions.
Fluent in English with ability to speak Chinese.
Strong financial understanding and ability to complete routine cost / benefit analysis
Strong experience in project management
Strong Knowledge in GB standard
Strong knowledge in Chemical project approval process

What We Offer:

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future. #BePartoftheSolution

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required tosubmit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.

About the Company

Momentive

Produces silicones and specialty solutions worldwide

Momentive Performance Materials produces high-performance silicones and related specialty solutions for electronics, automotive, healthcare, energy, construction, agriculture, and consumer goods. Its products are sold through direct online orders and distributors, and the company also provides a Safety Data Sheet locating service for its catalog. Momentive collaborates with partners on advanced materials like Dielectric Elastomer Actuators, devices that change size or shape when an electric field is applied. The company stands out through its broad product range, global reach, and mix of direct and distributor sales, and it aims to grow by expanding its product lines, pursuing strategic partnerships, and scaling its business, including navigating its expected acquisition by KCC Corporation.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $800K
Headquarters: Niskayuna, NY
Founded: 2005

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