Director, Global Engineering

About The Job: As the Global Director Engineering, a senior leadership role responsible Engineer Center of Excellence. This position integrates technical insight, strategic leadership, and operational management to drive innovation and align global engineering initiatives with corporate objectives. The role demands stewardship of complex engineering systems, adherence to regulatory standards, and cultivation of a high-performance, collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities: GlobalEngineeringStrategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive global engineering strategy that supports business growth, product development, and operational efficiency in multiple regions.

Leadershipand: TeamDevelopment: Lead and mentor regional engineering teams, project managers, and technical specialists. Foster cross-functional collaboration, talent development, and knowledge sharing.

Project: PortfolioOversight: Oversee major engineering programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality and compliance standards.

Process: Excellence: Standardize engineering processes, tools, and best practices across the network with a focus on key platforms. Platforms include esterification optimization, system standardization (PCL, MES), and other critical elements drive continuous improvements to better serve our customers.

Innovationand: TechnicalGuidance: Advise on complex engineering problems, emerging technologies, and new methodologies. Guide R&D and technical implementation to optimize chemical processes and product performance. Compliance, Safety, and RiskManagement: Ensure global adherence to environmental, health, safety, and regulatory standards. Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies for engineering operations. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with executive leadership, manufacturing, supply chain, and product teams to align engineering activities with corporate objectives, market demands, and customer needs. Resourceand BudgetManagement: Manage the capital project process which includes all functions. Building a multi-year capital plan for critical platforms. What do we offer? Remote working arrangement for better work-life balance Health insurance, pension plan and additional benefits Holiday buy/sell program2 annual days of paid volunteering leaveQH University: continuous learning and leadership development opportunities Strong focus on wellbeing, mental health, inclusion & DEIWhat are we looking for?

Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or relevant Engineering field; advanced degrees (MS, MBA, or PhD) preferred. Professional licensing (PE or equivalent) a plus.

Experience: Minimum 10–15 years of engineering leadership experience in the chemical industry or analogous sectors, including managing multi-site or international teams. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of chemical engineering processes, plant operations, process scaleup, and production technologies. Familiarity with automation, sustainability, and regulatory frameworks. Leadership

Skills: Proven ability to develop high-performing teams, provide mentorship, and drive organizational transformation.

Project: Management: Experience managing large-scale, cross-border projects with complex technical and regulatory requirements.

Problem-Solving: Abilities: Skilled at interpreting technical data, troubleshooting, and making data-driven decisions.

Global: Perspective: Experience navigating cross-cultural teams, international regulations, and diverse operational environments.

Location: This position will be based on the corporate head quarters in Conshohocken.

The Global: EngineeringDirector plays a strategic and operationally critical role within a specialized chemical company, combining technical mastery, leadership acumen, and global business insight to drive successful engineering outcomes and foster organizational excellence.

About Us: At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world's largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.