Lead Mechanical Project Engineer - Oil-Injected Screw

Atlas Copco Group; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk, Belgium, seeks a motivated engineer to lead product development for OIS compressors from concept to industrialization. You will drive cross- functional collaboration, manage scope, and ensure cost-efficient, reliable design while hands-on with production teams.

The role requires a master in mechanical engineering and 2+ years in project leadership and product development, with fluent English and a proactive, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Master's in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years as project leader/manager in a technical environment.
• 2+ years of experience in product development context.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Fluent English.
• Team player who can motivate a project team.
• Focus on continuous improvement and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and steer the project team throughout product development from concept to industrialization.
• Guide the product from specifications to conceptual design, prototype testing, production process development, and serial production follow-up.
• Safeguard technical coherence during design with cross-function support and continuous feedback.
• Optimize cost and value for suppliers, production, and customers.
• Work hands-on at Atlas Copco Compressor Technique HQ in Wilrijk and collaborate across sites.

Skills

Project leadership

Product development

Mechanical engineering

Analytical skills

English fluency

Team collaboration

Education

Master in mechanical engineering

Job description

Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk, Belgium, seeks a motivated engineer to lead product development for OIS compressors from concept to industrialization. You will drive cross- functional collaboration, manage scope, and ensure cost-efficient, reliable design while hands-on with production teams.

The role requires a master in mechanical engineering and 2+ years in project leadership and product development, with fluent English and a proactive, results-driven mindset.