Capital Projects Engineering Leader

Umicore; Olen; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore is seeking an Engineering Manager for Olen to lead the engineering team and drive the CAPEX portfolio from concept to commissioning. You will translate business priorities into investment plans, safeguard technical integrity, and ensure projects meet safety, quality, and schedule targets.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations and maintenance, delivering reliable industrial solutions while advancing site modernization and asset renewal.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering sciences or equivalent.
• 3–6 years in industrial project management.
• Experience leading projects from design to handover.
• Mechanical, electrical and automation knowledge.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with 2D/3D engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead EOM Olen’s engineering team and project portfolio from concept to commissioning.
• Translate business priorities into robust investment plans and budgets.
• Develop a technical integrity program and manage Change (MoC) governance.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality project delivery.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations and maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Engineering expertise

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

CAD software

Job description

Umicore is seeking an Engineering Manager for Olen to lead the engineering team and drive the CAPEX portfolio from concept to commissioning. You will translate business priorities into investment plans, safeguard technical integrity, and ensure projects meet safety, quality, and schedule targets.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations and maintenance, delivering reliable industrial solutions while advancing site modernization and asset renewal.