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 an Engineering Manager at our site in Charleston, TN.

What you will do:

This position will provide technical support and engineering services to operations and service units as necessary to provide for safe operations and assure regulatory compliance and availability of production units and/or infrastructure and utility systems. The Engineering Manager for this area will have three direct reports.

Managerial Duties

• Ensure safe operating conditions of production units
• Ensure regulatory compliance of production units
• Consult and support capital projects executed by project engineering                  
• Manage and/or support capital invest and expense type projects within area of responsibility
• Manage capital investment and technical expense budget
• Manage and coordinate 3rd party services providers
• Coordinate and manage responsibilities and workload between plant engineers assigned to the respective plant area
• Lead plant engineers assigned to support the respective plant area in the performance of their responsibilities

Specialized Duties

• Ensure that PSM compliance is maintained within production unit.
• Assure availability of production units at required capacity and quality               
• Support process and technology transfer/exchange between Wacker's Polysilicon production sites
• Conduct and/or coordinate debottlenecking activities
• Conduct and/or coordinate troubleshooting activities
• Drive and support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, and cost
• Develop and/or support development of specifications, standards, and codes
• Work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams
• Represent Wacker's interests towards authorities, suppliers, and contractors
• Compile and provide reports related to area of responsibility
• Cooperate with groups and individuals within the Engineering & Maintenance department, Operations, and other service units with focus on achieving optimal results/solutions from a corporate/enterprise perspective
• Perform all tasks and assignments in accordance with Wacker's policies and procedures.
• Ensure all required trainings are timely made by all team members in his/her area of responsibility.

Special Assignments

• Other tasks and duties as assigned

What we need from you:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred)
• 8+ years of combined professional experience in the field of plant engineering, operations,  maintenance, and project management with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role is required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform and succeed in an environment of schedule and cost pressure
• Capability to professionally deal with changing priorities and requirements
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles, maintenance strategies and construction practices in a chemical plant environment.
• Experience in Process Hazard Analysis, Management of Change, and Safe Work Practices in a chemical processing facility.
• Experience in process control of OSHA PSM covered systems and processes
• Leadership skills combined with team player attitude
• Objective judgment and fact-based decision-making approach
• Strong multitasking competency
• Ability and willingness for domestic and internationally to Germany.

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement