Join Envalior - Imagine The Future!Are you passionate about Manufacturing and really want to contribute to this in a very challenging business? At Envalior, we are seeking a talented PQC Manager to join our regional manufacturing team. At Envalior, the future of high-performance materials isn't just being shaped; it's being pioneered. A belief in fostering an environment where every voice is heard and ideas are valued is integral to our culture. Empowerment is the driving force behind our pioneering spirit, allowing our teams to take initiative, explore new solutions, and revel in the thrill of constant innovation.Join us and be a part of a team committed to making a positive impact—where safety, sustainability, collaboration, and empowerment intersect to drive innovation. IMAGINE THE FUTURE WITH ENVALIORThe PQC Manager spearheads the Process, Quality Control department for the 3 Envalior China sites. The role is critical for ensuring our manufacturing processes are safe, compliant, and optimized for maximum yield, while leading the physical evolution of our site through strategic infrastructure investments.You will make key contributions to Envalior: Structured improvement of OEE and AU/OPNEliminate Technology LossesEstablish models for “Defined Condition Variations”Support operations in setting up and operating PEM (Process Efficiency Management): selection of drivers; measuring systems; calculation models for connecting secondary and primary driversProcess Safety: Integrate HAZOP and LOPA studies into all new capital projects to ensure inherent safety in design.Support operations on reliability management: analysis of loss data; benchmarking; elimination of other loss categories.Process Optimization: Lead the technical team in monitoring process capabilities (Cp and Cpk) to reduce variability and eliminate waste.Support operations with deep process know-how: training, establishing optimized operating windows, problem solvingImprovement of asset capabilities beyond MPC by means of process technology measures. Includes capacity and consumption as well as ability to use lower cost materials.Improvement of asset capabilities in terms of quality beyond present standards by means of process technology.New products: aligning product and process design to achieve required specifications at minimum overall cost (CapEx/OpEx).Standardization: Establish and maintain rigorous QC protocols for raw materials, intermediates, and finished chemical products.Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into non-conformances and customer complaints using Six Sigma, 8D, or Fishbone methodologies.PQC shares responsibility for VMC productivity with production. Capex portfolio management & EngineeringStrategic Planning: Develop the annual and multi-year capital investment roadmap aligned with business growth and sustainability goalsBudgetary Oversight: Manage the total CAPEX budget, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within financial constraints.Justification: Prepare detailed Return on Investment (ROI) and Net Present Value (NPV) calculations for proposed equipment upgrades or facility expansions.Ensures adequate process design (+ FLD’s) input for the different FEL phases in accordance with the agreed scope of capital investment projects and oversees projects from conceptual design (FEL 1/2/3) through to commissioning and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)Vendor Management: Negotiates with external engineering firms, equipment vendors, and contractorsRequirementsTHE IDEAL CANDIDATEEducation: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field JustificationExperience: 10+ years in the chemical or engineering materials industry, with at least 5 years in a senior management. Proven track record of managing larger capital investment projectsTechnical skills: Knowledge of polymer manufacturing, extrusion and solid material handling is considered a préCertifications: Six Sigma Black Belt and/or PMP (Project Management Professional) preferredSoft skills: Strong negotiation skills, decisive leadership, and the ability to communicate complex data to executive stakeholdersBenefitsWHY ENVALIOR?Competitive Compensation:Join us at Envalior and enjoy competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and individual performance bonuses, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded. Comprehensive Benefits:Your well-being matters to us. At Envalior, we provide an array of benefits supporting your financial security, health, and overall well-being. This includes retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and comprehensive medical care. Work-Life Balance & Flexibility:Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life with Envalior's commitment to supporting your schedule. Training & Development Opportunities:At Envalior, your growth matters. We encourage and invest in your professional and personal development. We support our employees in their growth and personal development through ongoing investment in their knowledge and skills via training, coaching, and mentoring.Diversity & Inclusion:At Envalior, our people drive our success, so it’s only right that we provide a diverse and inclusive working environment and foster a culture of belonging, openness, and respect. We value diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing and empowering every individual to reach their full potential. APPLY NOW!Ready to pioneer change with Envalior? Join us in our mission to drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Apply today and become a part of our transformative journey towards a more sustainable future.Submit your application online by sending your CV and motivation letter in English through our career portal. If you have any questions, feel free to connect directly with our recruiter at diego.li@envalior.com. Envalior is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at Talent.Acquisition@Envalior.com. OUR HERITAGEWith a combined heritage of over 100 years, Envalior brings together two established global materials players: DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. Our unique combined portfolio of longstanding material-, application-, and design expertise enables our customers to develop and launch sustainable future-proof designs. Envalior is the brand new materials powerhouse that was Launched in early 2023. We aim to be a global leader in sustainable and high-performance engineering materials. We imagine the future by shaping the world of today and tomorrow. We’re conscious that this is both a privilege and a responsibility – so, when we imagine the future, we’re guided by our key values to help us create a better world.
Join Envalior - Imagine The Future!
Are you passionate about Manufacturing and really want to contribute to this in a very challenging business? At Envalior, we are seeking a talented PQC Manager to join our regional manufacturing team.
At Envalior, the future of high-performance materials isn't just being shaped; it's being pioneered. A belief in fostering an environment where every voice is heard and ideas are valued is integral to our culture. Empowerment is the driving force behind our pioneering spirit, allowing our teams to take initiative, explore new solutions, and revel in the thrill of constant innovation.
Join us and be a part of a team committed to making a positive impact—where safety, sustainability, collaboration, and empowerment intersect to drive innovation.
IMAGINE THE FUTURE WITH ENVALIOR
The PQC Manager spearheads the Process, Quality Control department for the 3 Envalior China sites. The role is critical for ensuring our manufacturing processes are safe, compliant, and optimized for maximum yield, while leading the physical evolution of our site through strategic infrastructure investments.
You will make key contributions to Envalior:
Structured improvement of OEE and AU/OPN
- Eliminate Technology Losses
- Establish models for “Defined Condition Variations”
- Support operations in setting up and operating PEM (Process Efficiency Management): selection of drivers; measuring systems; calculation models for connecting secondary and primary drivers
- Process Safety: Integrate HAZOP and LOPA studies into all new capital projects to ensure inherent safety in design.
- Support operations on reliability management: analysis of loss data; benchmarking; elimination of other loss categories.
- Process Optimization: Lead the technical team in monitoring process capabilities (Cp and Cpk) to reduce variability and eliminate waste.
- Support operations with deep process know-how: training, establishing optimized operating windows, problem solving
- Improvement of asset capabilities beyond MPC by means of process technology measures. Includes capacity and consumption as well as ability to use lower cost materials.
- Improvement of asset capabilities in terms of quality beyond present standards by means of process technology.
- New products: aligning product and process design to achieve required specifications at minimum overall cost (CapEx/OpEx).
- Standardization: Establish and maintain rigorous QC protocols for raw materials, intermediates, and finished chemical products.
- Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into non-conformances and customer complaints using Six Sigma, 8D, or Fishbone methodologies.
- PQC shares responsibility for VMC productivity with production.
Capex portfolio management & Engineering
- Strategic Planning: Develop the annual and multi-year capital investment roadmap aligned with business growth and sustainability goals
- Budgetary Oversight: Manage the total CAPEX budget, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within financial constraints.
- Justification: Prepare detailed Return on Investment (ROI) and Net Present Value (NPV) calculations for proposed equipment upgrades or facility expansions.
- Ensures adequate process design (+ FLD’s) input for the different FEL phases in accordance with the agreed scope of capital investment projects and oversees projects from conceptual design (FEL 1/2/3) through to commissioning and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Vendor Management: Negotiates with external engineering firms, equipment vendors, and contractors
Requirements
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field Justification
- Experience: 10+ years in the chemical or engineering materials industry, with at least 5 years in a senior management. Proven track record of managing larger capital investment projects
- Technical skills: Knowledge of polymer manufacturing, extrusion and solid material handling is considered a pré
- Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt and/or PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred
- Soft skills: Strong negotiation skills, decisive leadership, and the ability to communicate complex data to executive stakeholders
Benefits
WHY ENVALIOR?
Competitive Compensation:
Join us at Envalior and enjoy competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and individual performance bonuses, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Your well-being matters to us. At Envalior, we provide an array of benefits supporting your financial security, health, and overall well-being. This includes retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and comprehensive medical care.
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility:
Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life with Envalior's commitment to supporting your schedule.
Training & Development Opportunities:
At Envalior, your growth matters. We encourage and invest in your professional and personal development. We support our employees in their growth and personal development through ongoing investment in their knowledge and skills via training, coaching, and mentoring.
Diversity & Inclusion:
At Envalior, our people drive our success, so it’s only right that we provide a diverse and inclusive working environment and foster a culture of belonging, openness, and respect. We value diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing and empowering every individual to reach their full potential.
APPLY NOW!
Ready to pioneer change with Envalior? Join us in our mission to drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Apply today and become a part of our transformative journey towards a more sustainable future.
Submit your application online by sending your CV and motivation letter in English through our career portal. If you have any questions, feel free to connect directly with our recruiter at diego.li@envalior.com.
Envalior is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at Talent.Acquisition@Envalior.com.
OUR HERITAGE
With a combined heritage of over 100 years, Envalior brings together two established global materials players: DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. Our unique combined portfolio of longstanding material-, application-, and design expertise enables our customers to develop and launch sustainable future-proof designs. Envalior is the brand new materials powerhouse that was Launched in early 2023.
We aim to be a global leader in sustainable and high-performance engineering materials. We imagine the future by shaping the world of today and tomorrow. We’re conscious that this is both a privilege and a responsibility – so, when we imagine the future, we’re guided by our key values to help us create a better world.
Envalior is a global leader in Engineering Materials with over 4,000
employees worldwide. It was established in 2023 through the merger of Lanxess
Performance Materials and DSM Engineering Materials. With a long track record
of customer-driven innovation, Envalior specializes in developing sustainable
and high-performance material solutions. Focus markets include Automotive, New
Mobility, Electronics & Electrical, and Consumer Goods. For more
information, visit www.envalior.com.
Envalior is a global leader in Engineering Materials with over 4,000
employees worldwide. It was established in 2023 through the merger of Lanxess
Performance Materials and DSM Engineering Materials. With a long track record
of customer-driven innovation, Envalior specializes in developing sustainable
and high-performance material solutions. Focus markets include Automotive, New
Mobility, Electronics & Electrical, and Consumer Goods. For more
information, visit www.envalior.com.
