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Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.\nAbout Catalysis\nUmicore is delivering the catalysis solutions for today and tomorrow. We reduce harmful emissions through advanced automotive catalysts, enable fuel cell driving and clean hydrogen with cutting-edge catalyst technologies, and support pharmaceutical production with innovative chemical catalysts.\nWe help customers meet strict environmental standards while improving both efficiency and performance.\nTo meet today's environmental and industrial challenges with ambitious thinking and a drive to innovate, we cannot stand still. This is where you come in.\nYour Key Accountabilities\nProject Management\nLead the development and execution of capital projects ranging from $1MM to $3MM, focused on process improvements, capacity expansion, operational reliability, and new product innovations.\nManage all phases of the project lifecycle including concept development, scope definition, engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.\nUse project management skills to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.\nCoordinate activities among operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, procurement, contractors, and external engineering firms.\nMonitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, and plant operations.\nPrepare and present project updates, business cases, and capital appropriation requests to corporate leadership.\nManage contractor performance and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and project execution requirements.\nProcess Improvement\nIdentify and implement process optimization opportunities to improve throughput, product quality, equipment reliability, and operating efficiency.\nLead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and other operational excellence methodologies.\nCollaborate with operations teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.\n Who we are looking for\nBS Engineering; Preferred Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical focus \n4-6 Years Experience in manufacturing environment\nComputer literacy (Microsoft Office, SAP, CAD)\nFamiliarity with Project Management principals\nMust be able to manage multiple deadlines with competing priorities\nStrong problem-solving skills\nProven ability to analyze/interpret data and compile reports\nDelivers expert work in Process Engineering with high quality and timeliness, applying best practices and standards.\nExecutes process engineering and/or industrialization projects by applying knowledge and expertise. - Builds knowledge and expertise within core competence subdomain.- Owns complex tasks in process engineering, safety standards, producing accurate outputs and identifying risks or anomalies proactively.\nAnalyzes problems, recommends options, and implements improvements in methods, tools, or data flows.\nCollaborates with adjacent teams and stakeholders, communicating insights and recommendations clearly.\nCollaborates cross-functionally to deliver high-quality outcomes and knowledge sharing.\nContributes to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.\nAbility to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization\nAbility to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision\nSafety and Quality mindset to achieve results\nSelf-motivatedand goal oriented\nWork within Umicore Core Values (Courage, Collaboration and Accountability)\nCapable of taking leadership responsibilities while maintaining relationships with colleagues and direct reports \nCapable of mediating between employees and managers to maintain good relationships\nConflict management\nWhat we offer\nWe aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. 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