Our client is a leading industrial/manufacturing company, specialized in advanced materials, committed to innovation, operational excellence, and the highest standards in safety and quality. The company offers a dynamic, international environment focused on continuous improvement and high-impact engineering projects. We are looking to strengthen its Global Capex Area with the figure of a:
PROJECT ENGINEER (Industrial Sector)
MISSION STATEMENT:
Reporting to the Global CAPEX area, the selected candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end management of capital projects (CAPEX), ensuring successful execution in terms of scope, cost, timeline, and safety. The role acts as a key interface between technical teams, operations, and external partners such as contractors and suppliers.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES:
· End-to-End Project Ownership: Manage capital investment projects (up to ~$5M) from initial concept through execution and completion, including scope definition, cost estimation, preparation of capital expenditure requests, and resource planning.
· Project Planning & Execution: Define project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring efficient execution with minimal disruption to existing plant operations.
· Cross-functional Coordination: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams (engineering, operations, maintenance, and technical teams) to achieve project and site objectives.
· Cost Control & Performance Monitoring: Track project performance (cost, schedule, scope), proactively identify deviations, and communicate progress to senior stakeholders through reports and presentations.
· Procurement & Supplier Management: Develop RFQs, evaluate proposals, and manage procurement activities, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contractor coordination to optimize system performance.
· Technical Specification & Engineering Design: Develop and review technical specifications to ensure compliance with site standards and equipment availability, including preparation of engineering documentation.
· Engineering Documentation & Drawings: Prepare, review, and maintain engineering drawings such as Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), assembly drawings, and detailed design documentation.
· System Design & Troubleshooting: Design, analyze, and troubleshoot equipment and systems related to instrumentation, controls, mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, and heat transfer processes.
· Field Evaluation & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate field installations, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend design modifications to eliminate system or equipment malfunctions.
· Commissioning & Start-up Management: Oversee installation, commissioning, and start-up of new or upgraded equipment, ensuring performance validation and operational readiness.
· Contractor Supervision: Manage external contractors on-site, ensuring alignment with project requirements, timelines, and safety standards.
· Risk & Safety Management: Conduct risk assessments (HAZOP, FMEA) and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across all project phases.
· Standardization & Best Practices: Ensure consistency and replication of best-in-class process technologies across different sites when applicable.
REQUIERED PROFILE
Education & Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or equivalent).
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering or related roles within industrial/manufacturing environments.
* Proven experience managing capital projects and coordinating project engineering teams.
* Demonstrated experience working in complex industrial settings with exposure to plant operations and project execution.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
* Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical and instrumentation engineering.
* Proven experience in reading, interpreting, and developing mechanical and engineering design drawings.
* Solid knowledge of process engineering fundamentals, including PFDs, P&IDs, and material balances.
* Experience with risk assessment and safety methodologies such as HAZOP and FMEA.
* Experience in system design, troubleshooting and optimization in industrial environments.
* Familiarity with procurement processes, technical specifications development, and vendor selection.
Project & Operational Capabilities
* Proven ability to manage contractors and external suppliers within project environments.
* Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and working effectively in matrix organizations.
* Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and commissioning phases.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards and meeting deadlines.
Languages
* Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and spoken, with strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Soft Skills & Competencies
* Strong leadership and team collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and gain the trust of colleagues and suppliers.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* High level of initiative, autonomy, and accountability.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels.
* Results-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
WE OFFER:
Joining a solid and consolidated group. The position is structural and offers real possibilities for development at national and group level.
SALARY : Depending on the experience provided by the candidate.
The workplace will be in Parla, the South area of MADRID.