**Lead Expert, Project Engineer** **St. Louis, MO** **Onsite** We are seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to join our team at the St. Louis, MO Taste, Texture and Health (TTH) manufacturing site. A Project Engineer is responsible for managing and overseeing the technical aspects of a project from initiation to completion. Their role ensures that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. They act as a bridge between the technical team, contractors, and clients, providing technical expertise and ensuring project milestones are met efficiently. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. **Your key responsibilities** • Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring all aspects of the project are executed on time and within the specified budget. Manage a small CAPEX budget of at least $5M USD. • Provide technical guidance and ensure all engineering designs and specifications meet the required standards. • Coordinate and manage teams of contractors, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution. • Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure all project requirements and updates are communicated clearly. • Identify potential risks and technical issues, developing solutions to ensure the project's success. • Ensure the project meets industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements. Maintain accurate records of progress, changes, and decisions made throughout the project. **We bring** • Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards. • Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments. • Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative. • Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path. • Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions. • Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions. **You bring** • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field • Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering or maintenance engineering in a manufacturing environment • Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve issues quickly. • Strong understanding of engineering principles and project management tools. • Ability to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders. • Experience in managing or overseeing engineering projects, including knowledge of construction processes, project management, and design standards. dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. **About dsm-firmenich** As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. 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