Manager, Engineering

Manager, Engineering (Corporate)

Location:

Vadnais Heights, MN (On-site)

What is IP Corporation:

IP Corporation is a privately held, family-owned chemical manufacturing organization with more than 70 years of stability, innovation, and growth. Headquartered in Minnesota, IP Corporation supports a portfolio of operating companies that manufacture and distribute resins, gel coats, composite materials, and specialty polymer solutions used across a wide range of industrial applications.

Our operating companies-Interplastic Corporation, North American Composites, HK Research, and Molding Products-work together to deliver technical expertise, high-quality products, and long-term partnerships to customers around the world. We are known for our customer-first mindset, strong technical capabilities, and collaborative culture built on trust and continuous improvement.

What is a Manager, Engineering:

The Manager, Engineering is a senior-level leadership role responsible for overseeing corporate engineering functions across IP Corporation's manufacturing operations. This role leads a team of engineers and technical specialists supporting plant operations, capital projects, process improvement, and product development initiatives. The position provides strategic direction, technical expertise, and operational oversight to ensure engineering standards are met, assets operate reliably, and projects are executed effectively.

In addition, this role holds broad oversight of key Process Safety Management (PSM) program elements-including Process Safety Information (PSI), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Mechanical Integrity (MI), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and Contractor Management-ensuring compliance, consistency, and integration across all sites. This individual partners closely with Operations, EHS, R&D, and leadership to drive safety, innovation, and long-term operational performance.

What you can expect to do in Manager, Engineering:

* Lead and develop a team of engineers and technical staff, providing coaching, direction, and performance oversight

* Establish and maintain engineering standards, ensuring consistency, compliance, and technical accuracy across all sites

* Plan, scope, and execute capital projects, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and commissioning

* Oversee internal and external engineering resources, including third-party firms supporting project execution

* Support plant operations through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements

* Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance

* Provide technical leadership across manufacturing systems, equipment, and engineering best practices

* Lead or support commissioning, startup, and validation of new systems and installations

* Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA PSM standards

* Oversee key PSM elements, including PSI, PHA facilitation and documentation, Mechanical Integrity, PSSR, and Contractor Management

* Manage engineering priorities, project timelines, and resource allocation across multiple sites

* Develop and maintain engineering documentation, standards, and QA/QC practices

* Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, R&D, and Supply Chain to align engineering initiatives with business goals

* Contribute to long-term capital planning, technology roadmaps, and strategic initiatives

* Identify opportunities for automation, process controls enhancements, and advanced manufacturing technologies

* Facilitate knowledge sharing and standardization of best practices across IP Corporation

What we are looking for in a Manager, Engineering:

* Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field required

* 15+ years of engineering experience within manufacturing or industrial environments, preferably in chemical or process industries

* 4+ years of leadership or management experience leading engineering teams

* Strong experience with capital project management, including scope development, budgeting, execution, and commissioning

* Demonstrated experience implementing or supporting OSHA Process…