Design Engineering Manager (China)

About the role

The Design Engineering Manager leads and manages multidisciplinary engineering design activities for petrochemical and oil and gas projects, with a strong focus on oil and gas separation systems. The role oversees design development across project phases, ensures compliance with international standards, project specifications and client requirements, and coordinates with EPC teams and stakeholders. The position is based in China.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering design activities for petrochemical and oil and gas projects.
• Oversee the design of oil and gas separation systems, including process facilities and related units.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams (process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation).
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, drawings and technical documents.
• Ensure designs meet project scope, schedule, quality and cost objectives.
• Coordinate with project management, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
• Interface with clients, licensors, vendors and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with international codes, standards and project specifications.
• Support technical issue resolution during engineering, procurement and construction phases.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and performance management for engineering teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical or related discipline); a Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in petrochemical and oil and gas projects.
• Proven experience in oil and gas separation systems.
• Minimum 5 years in a Design Engineering Manager or Lead Engineering role.
• Strong EPC project experience.