Global Chemical Engineering Expert

Global Chemical Engineering Expert - Your future position?

As a Global Chemical Engineering Expert you will act as Global subject matter expert in Chemical Engineering. You will coach project teams and evaluate local experts' competencies, oversee the engineering design phase of capex projects, implement standardized designs and equipment for a competitive advantage. By fostering innovation and facilitating knowledge transfer, align with COE, operations and functional stakeholders to enhance technical know-how, you will ensure standards are applied throughout projects for successful delivery.

Main responsibilities:

Functional management

Design

• Oversee the engineering design phase of capex projects in Chemical Engineering
• Provide support to project teams at each phase of projects i.e. during design, vendor selection, FAT, commissioning and start up phases
• Challenge projects and/or technical decisions

Standardisation

• Accountable for engineering design standard package in Chemical Engineering
• Accountable for standardized equipment in Chemical Engineering
• Update standards to be consistent and aligned with Givaudan initiatives, programs and functional stakeholders (EHS, QA, Sustainability, Manex, COE OPEX)
• Develop and maintain the documentation repository in Chemical Engineering
• Liaise with CoE internal functions as well as IM&S and divisional functions to ensure standards are applied to new projects
• Scout and identify innovations related to equipment, fostering step changes that improve operations and sustainability KPIs
• Technical Expertise and Knowledge Transfer:
• Ensure transfer of best practices from local organization and embed them into standards
• Animate knowledge transfer between the local, regional, global and external resources to spread expertise and know how
• Supply technical expertise to operations and to functional stakeholders. Active participation in global programs
• Scout and identify equipment vendors in Chemical Engineering field
• Qualify new equipment vendors in collaboration with operations (Manex) and IM&S to reduce our dependency on current suppliers for our core manufacturing equipment.
• Coach and develop project teams
• Evaluation and feedback of local experts' competencies for future use
• Create and maintain a global network of experts within Givaudan

Your professional profile includes:

• MSc in Engineering or equivalent
• Fluent English level. Knowledge of French and/or other languages would be beneficial

15+ years in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or plant operations

• Experience in fine/speciality chemistry preferred

Capex Project Management experience (field) is required

MS Office literacy

• LEAN/TPM/6 sigma certification, GMP, EHS certifications would be beneficial

Our benefits for you:

Continuous training and professional development program.

Collaborative and safety-oriented work environment.

Growth opportunities within a global company.

On-site medical assistance.

Language courses (free English and French).

Support for public transportation.

Purchase of perfumes and access to special discounts.

Employee Assistance Program.

• Please, know that benefits may vary according to different office locations

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.