Project Engineer

GEA Group; Alcobendas; Híbrido; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in food processing technology is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Liquid & Powder Technologies Division. This role involves project engineering from design to execution, requiring strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and fluency in Spanish and English. The successful candidate will coordinate projects across multiple teams and ensure compliance with safety regulations while contributing to innovative process solutions.

Servicios

Flexible remuneration package

Work-life balance hybrid working model

23 vacation days per year

Collaborative team environment

Internal training and career development opportunities

Part of a 'Top Employer 2025' company

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in engineering related to food technologies.
• Fluent in Spanish & English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong management capabilities and excellent presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Define, calculate, and design mechanical and process systems.
• Prepare equipment specifications, procurement documents, and project reports.
• Oversee assembly, ensure quality control, and support commissioning teams.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Management capabilities

Presentation skills

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Process Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Food Technology

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities / Tasks

GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components.

For our Liquid & Powder Technologies Division, we are currentlylooking for a Project Engineer.

Liquid & Powder Technologies provide processing equipment and integrated solutions for the dairy, food, new food, beverage, chemical and home & personal care industries. The portfolio includes brewing systems, liquid processing, aseptic and non-aseptic filling & packaging, concentration, fermentation, crystallization, purification, drying, powder handling & packaging as well as systems for carbon capture and emission control. GEA designs, builds, configures and installs versatile and sustainable equipment and technologies, processing lines and complete plants.

• Project Engineering & Design: Define, calculate, and design mechanical and process systems.

• Technical Documentation: Prepare equipment specifications, procurement documents, project reports, and technical manuals.

• Equipment & Process Calculations: Perform calculations for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pipeline sizing, utilities, and instrumentation selection.

• 3D Design & Layout Supervision: Oversee design models, preassemblies, and installation layouts.

• Procurement & Tendering: Generate equipment purchase tenders and installation material lists.

• On-Site Supervision & Commissioning: Oversee assembly, ensure quality control, and support commissioning teams.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, risk assessments, and company standards.

• Client & Team Coordination: Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and subcontractors for project execution.

• Sales & Reporting: Prepare reports, track project KPIs, and assist in sales target planning.

• Travel & On-Site Work: Extensive travel required, with long periods at project sites.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Food Technology.

• Process knowledge in the chemical, dairy, food, or beverage industries is highly desirable.

• Fluent in Spanish & English (mandatory); French, Portuguese, or German is a plus.

• Strong management capabilities to lead both internal and external teams in a project environment.

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently on projects.

• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Project finance knowledge (budgeting, cost control, forecasting).

• QHSE culture and Safety Ambassador

We offer:

• A f lexible remuneration package

• Work-life balance hybrid working model as a combination of home-office and working in the office

• 23 vacation days per year

• Great work environment as part of a collaborative team

• Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level

• Be part of a "Top Employer 2025" company

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