Job Description:
Engineering & Maintenance Manager (m/w/d)
Shape the Future of Automotive Manufacturing with Huntsman
Role Overview:
At Huntsman Advanced Materials we are looking for an experienced and driven Engineering & Maintenance Manager to join our site leadership team in Bad Säckingen. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our automotive transformation, with a special focus on Automotive CAPEX implementation and operational excellence.
Are you ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment? Do you thrive on leading teams, driving projects, and ensuring the highest standards in engineering and maintenance? If so, we want to hear from you!
Role Responsibilities:
Your Mission
As our Engineering & Maintenance Manager, you will:
Lead and deliver major CAPEX projects – with a primary focus on automotive-related investments, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
Drive operational reliability and asset integrity – oversee all preventive and corrective maintenance for production, utilities, and infrastructure.
Champion EHS and compliance – ensure all activities meet Huntsman’s rigorous safety, environmental, and quality standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949, etc.).
Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement – work closely with site management, production, supply chain, and external partners to support new product introductions and process changes.
Develop and inspire your team – lead, coach, and empower a skilled group of technicians, building a high-performance culture.
Experience and Competencies:
What We’re Looking For
We are searching for a pragmatic, hands-on leader with:
A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field).
3+ years’ experience in engineering and maintenance roles within manufacturing, ideally with a strong automotive or chemical background.
Proven success in managing large-scale CAPEX projects and delivering technical readiness for automotive standards and audits.
Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
A proactive, hands‑on, can‑do attitude
Fluency in German and English.
A passion for safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Why Join Huntsman?
At Huntsman, you’ll become part of a collaborative, innovative, and multicultural team. We offer:
The chance to lead high-impact projects at the forefront of automotive manufacturing.
A key role in our site leadership team, shaping the future of Bad Säckingen and beyond.
Opportunities for professional growth, development, and recognition.
A people-oriented culture where your ideas and expertise are valued.
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re excited by the challenge and want to make a difference in a world-class organisation, apply today! Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Partner, who will support you throughout the process.
About Huntsman
At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization. Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.
We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.
In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.
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