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.