Job Description

Date: November 7, 2025

Location: Houston, TX, 77091

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

The Project Engineer position supports the site through technical capability to specify, install, maintain, and safeguard CAPEX projects and related work. The Project Engineer further collaborates with site team for improvement opportunities and actions.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement capital and process improvement projects within the manufacturing facility.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans.
• Prepare and present capital expenditure (CapEx) justifications.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and engineering service providers to ensure project specifications and standards are met.
• Oversee equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and ensure smooth transitions during project implementation.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process and equipment issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including drawings, equipment data, and validation reports.
• Provide technical support and training to operations personnel.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or engineering technology (electrical preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience; experience in a chemical or paints & coatings environment a plus
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with production employees, peers, and manufacturing management
• Must be able to work with minimal direct guidance or direction from others
• Must have experience managing multiple projects and working on and/or leading multi-disciplined teams or workgroups

Total Compensation

• The salary range for these skills is: $80,000 to $95,000 + a 7.5% Annual Bonus
• 401K retirement savings with a 6% company match
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Short & Long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral plan
• Employee appreciation days

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

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