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Sr. Project Engineering Manager

Calvert City, KY, US, 42029, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Sept 2025

About the role

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future. To strengthen our team in Calvert City, we are looking for you as a(n) Sr. Project Engineering Manager.

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacture that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Sr. Project Engineering Manager for our site in Calvert City, KY.

What you will do:

The Sr. Project Engineering Manager will provide leadership in the Engineering and Maintenance functions which support the NCA Polymers operations. This position has budget responsibility for capital projects. This position aligns the technical resources necessary for supporting projects. It is the responsibility of each employee to know, understand, and diligently practice our EH&S and Security policies and practices.

Lead the Project Engineering organizations in following the Polymers Safety Process to minimize safety incidents
Set annual and 5 year Capital Spending Budget for Allentown and Calvert City site based on input from the Supply Chain Organization, Business Units, and Technology. Communicate progress of capital spending and benefits
Communicate progress of capital spending and benefits
Manage project execution, spending and capitalization throughout the year. Negotiate increases in Polymers N. A. budget within Polymers division as priorities change
Develop master site plan including long term utilities, services, and manufacturing needs.
Develop and manage individual projects to meet master plan.
Execute annual capital plans as well as plan capital expansions in accordance with site master plan.
Align the functions of Project Engineering, Plant Engineering, and Maintenance into a common set of goals and objectives.
Develop and implement long term resource and succession plan.
Project Manager for projects up to $50M

What we need from you:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, Masters preferred.
10+ years leadership experience preferred; 10+ years industry experience required
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Understanding and expertise in OSHA PSM regulations
Knowledge of the operational details of the manufacturing plants and equipment
Ability to cooperate with operations and business teams, learn key work processes quickly, communicate to all levels of the organization
Budget planning and cost tracking
SAP interface – project and maintenance transactions
Project Management experience on CAPEX projects up to $50 M

What do we offer? WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.