Project Engineer

Date: October 3, 2025

Location: Waukegan, IL, US, 60085-5652

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

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Job Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to define, prepare, lead and execute projects, in line with business needs and project management methods and techniques. Ensure project objectives are met and conduct the conceptual design, development, cost estimation, execution and completion stages. Projects will include the optimization/modification of existing production processes, replacement of obsolete equipment and installation of new safety devices and controls. All project will be executed in accordance with HSE and operations guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, executes and/or manages engineering projects at the site to meet the proper efficiency, time, scope, budget, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Provide input for process modifications and/or modifications of existing operation, and develop business cases as appropriate.
• Delivers the site capex investment plan in accordance with agreed site priorities.
• Provide PLC troubleshooting support to site operations.
• Identify opportunities and make suggestions for improvement in production process.
• Functional excellence in HSE policies, project management, construction management and contractor management.
• Executes applicable AkzoNobel policies, guidelines, processes, methodologies, working methods and systems.
• Ensures projects and documentation are compliant with all local, state and national regulations (eg. OHSA PSM, NFPA, etc…).
• Drives collaboration and engagement with all levels of the site for design, constructing and implementing improvement projects.
• Ensures operator buy-in on process improvement projects.
• Responsible for safe delivery of projects through correct management of contractors and third parties.
• Effectively engages with key site stakeholders (and other levels) to manage expectations on site (handover, training).

Job Responsibilities

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
• 3-5 years of applicable project or process engineering experience, ideally in a paint or chemical factory
• Experience designing and selecting equipment for Class 1 Div 1 environments
• Experience with PTW, MOC and PSM requirements
• Experience with PLC / Automation / OT Infrastructure
• Ability to climb stairs wearing steel-toed footwear
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments and inclement weather
• Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment with limited exposure to chemical agents

Experience

Base salary range for this role is: $84,000 to $96,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans
Short & Long term disability
Paid Parental leave after 1 year
Career growth opportunities
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Employee referral bonus
Employee appreciation days

Competencies

Accepting Direction
Accepting Responsibility
Acquiring Information

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 48836

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $84,000 - $96,000