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Job title: Project Engineering Manager

Location: Flexible – locations include Germany (Lüneburg or Pirmasens), France (Surbourg), UK (Preston), or Portugal (Mindelo) – On-site (Travel up to 40-50%)

Position Overview

The Project Engineering Manager leads Capex projects and supports local engineering teams across our Engineering Adhesives EIMEA region. This role focuses on planning, coordination, execution, and documentation of technical projects, driving process optimization and technical standardization to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage Capex projects from concept to completion, including planning, execution, and documentation.

• Prepare business cases and financial justifications for projects.

• Apply Full Funds Approval through COPM and track project progress, spend, and timing.

• Maintain and improve technical documentation (P&IDs, CAD, BOM).

• Drive technical innovation and process improvements across the region.

• Foster collaboration and support sites in technical standardization (equipment, spare parts).

• Ensure compliance with engineering practices and safety standards.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Process Technology, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Economical Engineering, or equivalent.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in similar roles.

• Strong technical understanding of chemical production and process engineering technologies.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

• Strong communication, decision-making, and teamwork skills.

• Structured working method.

• Must be authorized to work in the region.

Preferred Requirements

• German or other European language skills.

• Strong technical understanding of adhesive production.

• Proficiency in MS Project, CAD, and MS Office.

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