Director, Process Technology--Continues Thermoplastics

Company Description With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility.

Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description The Director of Engineering, Thermoplastics manages strategic engineering and construction activities for large, complex capital projects valued at $50+ MM for continuous manufacturing processes and production sites. This multifunctional role oversees strategic manufacturing engineering projects, automation, and process innovations across the US. The Director of Engineering, Thermoplastics is accountable for managing projects from initiation to completion, including overall project and engineering scope, design, construction management, and delivery against established project goals for budget, schedule, and quality.

We are looking for a passionate leader who can deliver engineering excellence and provide mentorship to projects, teams, and direct reports.

The Role:

Develop engineering and project objectives, project plans, and budgets in alignment with the company strategy for projects such as new production plants, new production lines, and process upgrades. Provide key inputs to Masterplans and make strategic decisions that affect the functional engineering and manufacturing areas of responsibility.

Ensure technical stewardship of engineering activities. Drive quality standards for products and processes by developing effective engineering solutions that provide long-term sustainable value.

Capability to drive decisions with the ability to present proposals effectively to senior management as well as plant personnel.

Ability to balance technical proficiencies with business perspectives. Industrial Planning and Design, including Process Optimization Direct internal and external resources to produce deliverables on schedule and within budget while monitoring and reporting progress and performance.

Build trusting relationships in project teams and ensure effective technical coordination with stakeholders, customers, and third-party representatives. Empower project teams to meet critical goals.

Conduct risk assessments with the project team and identify any special requirements associated with the project. Develop and execute a test plan to validate compliance with such requirements.

Work with EH&S experts to ensure projects comply with company policies and regulatory requirements, including obtaining applicable permits required for project execution.

Qualifications The ideal candidate:
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Education:

BS degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical preferred) or related technical discipline.
• 10 years of relevant professional experience in chemical manufacturing, including experience with automation and control systems.
• Proven track record in the management of engineering activities in chemical process plants, preferably construction chemicals (concrete polymers, cementitious systems, coatings, adhesives, and membranes). Experience in Industrial…