Hiring: Engineering Project Manager, Capital Expenditure and Asset Reliability Initiatives Company: AkzoNobel Location: Waukegan, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:42:20 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, SAP About the job Experience: •5 years' experience leading and managing multiple capital expenditure projects in multiple functions. Must have proven experience managing suppliers. Experience in the paints and coatings industry or chemical manufacturing preferred. •3 years' asset reliabilityy management experiennce to include the use of asset lifecycle methodology. •1 year Career growth opportunities Required Skills: •Capture technical needs and specifics in close collaboration with facility representatives, recommending and designing project solutions. •Select suppliers based upon agreed criteria and bidding outcomes, issuing purchase requisition. Will decide the contracting model in collaboration with Procurement. •May manage an internal or external Engineering team to deliver the Basis of Design (BoD) and Detailed Engineering Packages. •Provide Reliability Engineering direction and reliability initiatives management for asset performance improvement. •Lead Asset Reliability improvement projects and initiatives including, but not limited to, root cause analysis, failure modes, and effect analysis. •Provide project status updates to the Engineering management team to minimize risks. •Ensure optimal safety, quality, planning, and cost management. Will escalate to the Engineering management team and Steering Committee to minimize risks. Qualifications: •Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering or related field. •Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple capital expenditure project in multiple functions. Must have proven experience in managing suppliers. •Proficient decision making and problem-solving skills. •Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders. •Must be able to travel based upon base location. •Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with SAP-PM or similar computerized maintenance management system software preferred. •Fluent in English. Bilingual skills preferred. •Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits •Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay •Paid Parental leave after 1 year Compensation: •$135,000 - $145,000 / year •401K retirement savings with 6% company match Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!