Chief Chemical Technology Engineer

Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. is a leading European manufacturer of city and intercity buses. The company focuses its operations on the development of low- and zero-emission vehicles - electric, hydrogen, and trolleybuses. More than 27,000 Solaris-branded vehicles delivered so far operate in 33 countries and 850 cities across Europe and beyond. Solaris is part of the Spanish CAF Group (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A.) and employs nearly 4,000 people in Poland and abroad. The brand’s vehicles - from concept, through design and manufacturing - are created in Poland. The entire activity of the manufacturer aligns with its mission expressed in the slogan: “We are changing the face of public transport.” Solaris is also an active partner for public transport operators in the process of transitioning to zero-emission transport. The company’s vehicles have been repeatedly awarded for their quality and innovation.

We are currently looking for candidates for the role

Chief Chemical Technology Engineer

Your tasks

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Chemical Technology Engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and employee growth.
• Set departmental priorities, allocate resources, establish engineering standards and best practices, and ensure efficient execution of projects and operational activities.
• Own and develop key chemical technology processes, including painting, e-coat (KTL), sealing, bonding, coatings, adhesives, and anti-corrosion technologies.
• Provide technological leadership and production support for processes involving paints, coatings, sealants, adhesives, and other chemical products throughout their lifecycle.
• Define and implement manufacturing concepts for new production facilities, ensuring alignment with corporate standards, operational excellence, and future business needs.
• Drive strategic technology transformation initiatives, including the implementation of new KTL solutions, carbon steel manufacturing processes, and advanced anti-corrosion technologies.
• Lead industrialization activities, integrating new vehicle programs into production while supporting capacity expansion and manufacturing readiness for new products.
• Redesign, optimize, and continuously improve production processes to enhance efficiency, quality, sustainability, and cost performance.
• Analyze production and quality performance, identify root causes of issues, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Optimize production flow, equipment utilization, and resource allocation to maximize operational performance and manufacturing effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Purchasing, Project Management, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative technological solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and ESG requirements, while supporting supplier selection and qualification for strategic materials and production equipment.

Our expectations

• Master's degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Over 5 years of professional experience in manufacturing engineering focused in chemical technologies in the vehicle industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, anti-corrosion systems, and related manufacturing technologies.
• Experience with production process development, industrialization projects, and implementation of new technologies.
• Experience in automotive, bus, trucks and commercial vehicles, or other advanced manufacturing industries linked to the above sectors for chemical applications.
• Strong understanding of quality standards, environmental regulations, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and working with international stakeholders.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.
• Experience working with SAP ERP or similar enterprise systems is preferred.

What do we offer?

• Annual bonus,
• Vacation subsidy,
• Meal subsidy in the employee canteen,
• Private healthcare - PZU Zdrowie,
• Benefit platform - you decide what to use - Sports card - Multisport/Medicover Sport, points to spend (e.g., cinema, shopping, restaurants, trips),
• Group insurance,
• Foreign language learning - online English classes with a teacher sponsored by the employer,
• Training and development - the opportunity to participate in internal recruitment, training relevant to your position and business needs, internal training, and the possibility of co-financing postgraduate studies,
• Employee parking,
• Employee referral program - a financial bonus after hiring a recommended employee,
• Employee pension program - voluntary additional retirement funds,
• "I Have an Idea" program.