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As a Chemical Engineering Manager here at Honeywell LNG, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing a portion of the process engineering team. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of LNG process technologies, chemical processes, and engineered solutions. Additionally, you will provide technical expertise, guidance, and support to ensure the successful execution of studies, proposals, projects, technology initiatives, and customer engagements. The Chemical Engineering Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development, technology advancement, process optimization, and continuous improvement.

You will report directly to our Senior Chemical Engineering Manager and work out of our Allentown, PA location on a Hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will impact Honeywell LNG by driving technical excellence, process innovation, operational efficiency, process safety leadership, and customer-focused solutions in LNG Process Technology. You will help shape and execute next-generation liquefaction technologies while ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables and successful project execution. Your expertise and leadership will contribute to business growth, customer satisfaction, competitive differentiation, and the successful commercialization of Honeywell LNG technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a portion of the LNG Process Engineering organization, including setting goals, defining priorities, and aligning technical execution with business objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and career development for process engineers to strengthen technical capabilities and support succession planning.
• Support business development activities, feasibility studies, FEED projects, proposals, customer presentations, and project execution efforts.
• Collaborate with Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Projects, Proposals, Commercial, and Manufacturing teams to develop competitive and differentiated LNG offerings.
• Develop resource plans, forecast workload demand, allocate engineering resources, and monitor utilization to support business and project requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, EPC contractors, and key stakeholders, serving as a trusted technical advisor and representative of Honeywell LNG technology.
• Support intellectual property development by identifying innovative concepts, protecting proprietary technologies, and contributing to patent reviews and filings where applicable.
• Stay current with market trends, industry developments, emerging LNG technologies, sustainability initiatives, and competitive offerings.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of experience in chemical, process, or LNG engineering.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong technical expertise in process engineering principles and practices.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex projects.
• Knowledge of process simulation and engineering software.
• Experience supporting customers, EPC contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

WE VALUE

• 12+ years of experience in LNG liquefaction, cryogenic technologies, hydrocarbon processing, or chemical manufacturing environments.
• Advanced degree (MS, ME, or PhD) in Chemical Engineering.
• Demonstrated success in resource planning, workload forecasting, and engineering organization management.
• Experience with process technology development, commercialization, and product improvement initiatives.
• Experience developing engineering standards, procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Experience with intellectual property development, patent awareness, or technology protection strategies.
• Proven ability to influence customers, EPCs, and senior stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation, operational excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and plant optimization activities.

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell LNG is devoted to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers in the energy industry. We are uniquely positioned to utilize our world-class liquefaction technology to develop cutting-edge end-to-end solutions for the LNG industry, providing full plant engineered offerings to our customers.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit:(https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a portion of the LNG Process Engineering organization, including setting goals, defining priorities, and aligning technical execution with business objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and career development for process engineers to strengthen technical capabilities and support succession planning.
• Support business development activities, feasibility studies, FEED projects, proposals, customer presentations, and project execution efforts.
• Collaborate with Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Projects, Proposals, Commercial, and Manufacturing teams to develop competitive and differentiated LNG offerings.
• Develop resource plans, forecast workload demand, allocate engineering resources, and monitor utilization to support business and project requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, EPC contractors, and key stakeholders, serving as a trusted technical advisor and representative of Honeywell LNG technology.
• Support intellectual property development by identifying innovative concepts, protecting proprietary technologies, and contributing to patent reviews and filings where applicable.
• Stay current with market trends, industry developments, emerging LNG technologies, sustainability initiatives, and competitive offerings.
• Domestic and international travel to client offices, contractor locations, and plant sites is expected approximately 10-15% of the time.