Project Manager Global Engineering

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Join Sika in Zurich as Project Manager Engineering to lead projects across adhesives and sealants production. This role blends strategic planning with hands on execution: coordinating multiple projects, designing and optimizing processes in Visio and AutoCAD, specifying equipment, and guiding start up and pilot scale trials while spreading standards. Core qualifications include proven project management, experience with mixing, filling and packaging equipment, a basic understanding of adhesive chemistry, a hands on collaborative mindset, fluent English and German, 20 to 30 percent travel, and a master’s degree in chemical, process or mechanical engineering. In your application highlight multi project leadership, cross cultural collaboration, quantified impact, and collaboration with R&D to bring new technologies to production.

Company Description

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. In 2024, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.

We are looking for a a new team member starting as soon as possible. Are you ready for the next step in your career ?

Job Description

Planning, coordination and realization of investment and development projects in the field of adhesive and sealant production within the global Sika manufacturing network. Ensuring the retention and further development of know-how in adhesives and sealants production within the organization in the coming years. Sharing know-how and global standards across the organization. This Is a global role requiring close collaboration with the local production units as well as regional organizations.

• Coordinating and overseeing multiple projects running in parallel
• Designing and optimizing manufacturing processes (working with Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD)
• Specifying manufacturing equipment (mechanical, electrical, digital)
• Building and expanding theoretical and practical expertise in the field of adhesives and sealants production
• Sharing knowledge and experience with local and regional organizations
• Planning, leading, and executing international projects in accordance with project management standards and PCP guidelines: From equipment specification to start-up
• Defining production standards and ensuring their application in new projects as well as in existing facilities
• Collaborating with R&D teams on the development of new technologies and the introduction of new products with focus on equipment and process parameters
• Organization and supervision of trials at pilot scale

Qualifications

• Competences
  • Project management
  • Knowledge of mixing, filling and packaging equipment
  • Basic understanding of the chemistry of adhesives and sealants
  • Hands-on attitude
  • Collaboration with different cultures
  • Good communication skills
  • English and German are essential, knowledge of other languages advantageous
  • Willingness to travel (20-30%)
• Education
  • Chemical, process or mechanical engineer, preferably Masters Degree
• Experience
  • Experience in the chemical or food industry advantageous

Additional Information

• We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join our team and be part of your journey to excellence!
• Sika – Building Trust. Trust is the most important thing for us. We trust in the capabilities of all our Sika team members - every day.
• Friendly, personable, and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that's how many of our employees describe their working relationship at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit.
• We offer an attractive employment package with good social benefits, excellent pension fund and accident insurance solutions 

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.