IP Corporation · 12 hours ago
Director, Engineering
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$188K/yr - $230K/yr
15+ years expIP Corporation is a privately held, family-owned chemical manufacturing leader with over 60 years of stability, growth, and innovation. As the Director of Corporate Engineering, you will be responsible for engineering excellence across all business segments and multiple U.S. manufacturing plants, managing a corporate engineering team and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance engineering processes and drive project performance.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage the corporation’s portfolio of capital projects, directly and indirectly
Oversee planning and execution of strategic projects to ensure they are completed on-scope, on-time, and on-budget
Serve as the key subject matter expert for corporate CapEx budgeting, planning, and long-term capital strategy
Participate in the development of the annual operating plan, including project selection, prioritization, and performance reporting
Establish key metrics and provide regular updates to executive leadership on project performance
Develop, implement, audit, and enforce corporate engineering standards, policies, and procedures
Lead the adoption and effective use of industry-leading engineering tools and systems across all operating companies
Provide leadership and vision for the corporation’s Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system, including requirements, optimization, training, and performance auditing
Serve as the technical expert supporting manufacturing sites during critical equipment shutdowns (planned and unplanned)
Serve as the corporate element owner for key OSHA 1910.119 PSM elements: Mechanical Integrity, Contractor Management, and Process Hazard Analysis
Develop strategies and initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation
Ensure alignment with all applicable codes, standards, and RAGAGEP requirements
Partner closely with executive leadership to ensure alignment on engineering strategy, priorities, and resource planning
Assess organizational competencies and develop training programs to elevate engineering capability across all sites
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate engineering team
Foster strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders, plant teams, engineers, and cross-functional partners
Manage assigned corporate projects and support customer and agency inquiries as needed
Travel regularly to support plant operations, project work, and enterprise initiatives
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge and experience managing engineering activities within specialty chemical manufacturing
Proven track record as a change-agent leader with measurable improvements in engineering performance, processes, and project execution
Strong understanding of PSM, including RAGAGEP, Mechanical Integrity, and PHA methodologies
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high-performing teams; holds self and others to a high standard of execution
Excellent relationship-building skills; able to collaborate effectively across multiple sites and business units
Strong communication skills—able to listen, synthesize information, and influence at all levels
Strong judgment, risk management, and prioritization skills
Hands-on plant experience with practical operations knowledge
Resourceful, persistent, and solutions-oriented with the ability to overcome obstacles
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required
Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering and operations
Minimum 10 years of experience in batch chemical processing manufacturing
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Generous PTO
401(k) with company match
Company
IP Corporation
IP Corporation is a holding company that operates in composite raw materials, resins, and molding products manufacturing companies.
501-1000 employees
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Erik B. Levy
Chief Operating Officer
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