Global Senior Engineer

Global Senior Engineer – Corporate Engineering

Viskase is seeking an experienced Global Senior Engineer to join our Corporate Engineering team! This high-impact role will focus on large-scale project management (tens of millions), regulatory compliance (Title V, air emissions), capital policy oversight, financial tracking, and the design, execution, and operation of new projects across multiple facilities, including international locations.

As the primary engineering liaison between project teams and Viskase Executive Leadership, you will also serve as the key contact for engineering solutions at various locations, including direct collaboration with our global insurance carrier, Factory Mutual. This role reports to the Director of Global Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale capital projects, ensuring execution within budget and schedule constraints.
• Apply scientific and engineering principles to optimize processes, equipment, and facility operations.
• Develop and oversee labor estimates, budgets, timetables, and resource allocation.
• Act as the primary engineering contact for Factory Mutual regarding site improvements and risk mitigation.
• Evaluate and approve modifications and new systems involving hazardous chemicals or classified areas, ensuring compliance with safety standards, including process hazard analysis (PHA).
• Partner with plant teams to maintain environmental compliance, including pollution regulations, permitting, testing, and regulatory communication.
• Manage third-party engineers and consultants, defining project scopes, preparing specifications, and ensuring contract compliance.
• Oversee and administer the CapEx workflow system, reviewing and approving project requests.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams, define project goals, and drive execution to closure.
• Ensure seamless integration of plant design, control systems, utilities, HVAC, powerhouse equipment, and process handling systems.
• Oversee building and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and company objectives.
• Maintain and manage engineering data, including security permissions and document organization on SharePoint and engineering servers.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, interns, co-ops, contractors, and vendors.
• Be on-site during construction phases, conducting preconstruction walkthroughs, in-progress reviews, project start-ups, and close-outs.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, proactively preventing recurring construction issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification is preferred but not required.
• 10 years of engineering experience with increasing responsibility.
• Industrial manufacturing experience is required; chemical industry experience is preferred.
• Expertise in production lines, utilities, piping, steam systems, dryers, and process handling equipment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and functional knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Global and domestic travel required (20-40%).

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for large-scale engineering projects, regulatory compliance, and process optimization, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of Viskase’s global operations!

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a career with Viskase!

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About Us

Viskase is a leading global powerhouse in the food packaging industry, renowned for delivering top-tier artificial casings and a comprehensive range of casings and nettings. With a remarkable legacy spanning over a century, Viskase has consistently revolutionized the meat processing sector. Notably, the company is responsible for manufacturing 30% of the world's hot dog casings, underscoring its dominant position in this market. What sets Viskase apart is its extensive global presence, boasting 11 manufacturing facilities and 9 sales offices strategically located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, Poland, and the Philippines.

Viskase Companies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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