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Sr. Project Engineer

Lanxess Corporation

East Hanover, NJFull-time$95–158K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$95–158K/yr
Location
East Hanover, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Sr. Project Engineer oversees capital and non-capital improvement projects at LANXESS, managing work from concept development and planning through execution, commissioning, and start-up. The role also supports capital budgeting, manufacturing strategic planning, and production activities, while mentoring staff in project engineering and process safety management. It requires at least 10 years of project engineering experience in chemical manufacturing and a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project EngineeringCapital Project ManagementChemical ManufacturingEHS&S RequirementsProcess Safety ManagementManagement of ChangeProcess Hazard AnalysisHazard StudiesDCSPLCLean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementLeanSix SigmaRoot Cause AnalysisSafety LeadershipContractor ManagementMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointTechnical SkillsMechanical SkillsSAPISO Quality Systems

Qualifications

10+ Years Project EngineeringBachelor's in Engineering

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Experience Required

10 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Compensation

$94,700.00 - $157,800.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

Job Highlights

Overseeand manageboth capital projects as well as other non-capital improvement projects

Responsible for all phases of project management project concept development, preliminary, design, development of project cost estimate, develop project plan, assist in the project justification development and submit proposal

Assistin the development of annual capital budget/plan and multi-year plan and reports against progress versus plan during the course of the year

For capital projects, manage the projects according in accordance with Lanxess Capital project management requirements (planning, submission approval, tracking/reporting)

For all approved projects, complete approved projects to achieve desired result within budgeted time and cost

Oversee all aspects of execution including

design review(including any required safety reviews, Hazops, etc.)

procurement (such preparation and support of RFQs, submission of requisitions, approval of invoices, etc.)

develops, reviews, revises and field verifies as required P&IDs, bids

installation

commissioning

start-up

Track spend and progress and regularly report status as needed/required

Develop, reviewand implementMOCs as needed

Mentorother staff with regard to Project Engineering and Process Safety Management

Supportmanufacturing strategic planning to ensure manufacturing capabilities are able to meet current and planned business needs and directly oversees tactical execution of these plans

Support production activities to achieve targeted volumes, productivity and cost performance

Experience / Skills

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Minimum 10 years Project Engineering experience in the chemical manufacturing industry

Must be able to independently manage small to large capital projects

Working knowledge of EHS&S requirements andPSM (Process Safety management)

Experience performing MOCs, PHAs, Hazardstudies

DCS, PLC experience (desired)

Lean Manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement skills leading LEAN, SIXSIGMA, root cause analysis initiatives and efforts desired

Exhibits strong safety leadership and is competent in the areas of contractor management (required)

Experience with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word Power Point (required)

Technical / mechanical skills (required)

SAP knowledge (desired)

Knowledge of ISO quality systems (desired)

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer

Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. The established pay range for this position is $94,700 to $157,800. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.

Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.

Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.

DiversityLANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join the LANXESS team!

LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

60401049

Job Type

Full Time

How this job compares

Set against the 5,273 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–158K/yr
  • New Jersey median$100–140K/yr64 salary ranges
  • US median$96–145K/yr2,763 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $126K, is 5% above the New Jersey median midpoint ($121K) — in the middle half of Project Engineer salary ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 77 open Project Engineer jobs in New Jersey and 5,273 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 4,090 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,238 of the 5,273 open Project Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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