Automation Project Leader (Automotive Manufacturing)

Methode Electronics, Inc.; Welkenraat; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Procoplast, part of the global Methode Electronics Group, seeks an Automation Project Leader to lead automation and industrialization projects within our advanced automotive manufacturing environment.

You will manage projects from concept to production, coordinate with customers and suppliers, oversee technical development, and drive the implementation of innovative solutions that enhance productivity, quality, and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Engineering, or related field.
• Experience managing automation or industrial engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation, robotics, and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with CAD software; Siemens S7 and TIA Portal knowledge are considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent English; French and/or German are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning and production release.
• Define technical specifications, requirements, and project plans.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support the design, programming, assembly, and commissioning of automation systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and FMEA analyses to develop innovative solutions.
• Support new product industrialization and production process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and automotive industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.

Skills

Automation project mgmt

Industrial automation & robotics

Analytical skills

Communication & stakeholders

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Automation/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

CAD software

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

Job description

Lead Automation. Drive Innovation. Shape the Future of Manufacturing.

Procoplast, part of the global Methode Electronics Group, is seeking an Automation Project Leader to lead automation and industrialization projects within our advanced automotive manufacturing environment.

Location: Welkenraedt, Belgium

In this role, you will manage automation projects from concept to production, coordinate with customers and suppliers, oversee technical development, and drive the implementation of innovative solutions that enhance productivity, quality, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept and design through commissioning and production release.
• Define technical specifications, requirements, and project plans.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support the design, programming, assembly, and commissioning of automation systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and FMEA analyses to develop innovative solutions.
• Support new product industrialization and production process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and automotive industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience managing automation or industrial engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation, robotics, and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with CAD software; Siemens S7 and TIA Portal knowledge are considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent English; French and/or German are considered a plus.

Why join Procoplast?

• Key role within an international automotive supplier
• Modern, technology-driven manufacturing environment
• Exciting automation and continuous improvement projects
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.