Project Engineer (French Speaker)

GEA Group; Alcobendas; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Attractive compensation package

Private health insurance plan

Flexible working hours

23 days of vacation

Continuous training and career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

GEA Group is seeking a Project Engineer in Alcobendas, Spain, who will design and implement mechanical and process systems for food processing. Responsibilities include preparing technical documentation, overseeing design models, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, strong language skills in Spanish, English, and French, and a background in food, dairy, or beverage industries. The position offers an attractive compensation package and hybrid working options.

Formación

• Experience in chemical, dairy, food, or beverage industries highly desirable.
• Ability to lead internal and external teams, manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Commitment to QHSE culture and safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Define, calculate, and design mechanical and process systems.
• Prepare technical documentation and equipment specifications.
• Oversee design models and installation layouts.
• Lead assembly and quality control.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams.

Conocimientos

Process design knowledge

Fluent in Spanish

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

Strong communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Educación

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

Herramientas

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

GEA is one of the world’s leading technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. Our mission? Designing and delivering sustainable solutions that shape the future of production.

Currently we are looking for a Project Engineer to join our team in Spain. If you are passionate about engineering and want to work on projects that make a global impact, this is your chance!

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Design & Engineering: Define, calculate, and design mechanical and process systems for cutting‑edge production lines.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare equipment specifications, procurement documents, project reports, and technical manuals.
• 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 to ensure precision and efficiency.
• Procurement & Tendering: Generate equipment purchase tenders and installation material lists.
• On‑Site Supervision & Commissioning: Lead assembly, ensure quality control, and support commissioning teams for successful project delivery.
• Safety & Compliance: Guarantee compliance with safety regulations, risk assessments, and company standards.
• Client & Team Coordination: Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Sales & Reporting: Prepare reports, track project KPIs, and assist in sales target planning.
• Innovation & Sustainability: Contribute to projects that integrate sustainable technologies and carbon capture solutions.
• Travel & On‑Site Work: Be ready for extensive travel and hands‑on involvement at project sites worldwide.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Food Technology.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in chemical, dairy, food, or beverage industries highly desirable.
• Languages: Fluent in Spanish & English & French (mandatory requirement).
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of process design and mechanical systems.
  • Familiarity with 3D design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
  • Understanding of utilities, instrumentation, and process control.
• Project Management: Ability to lead internal and external teams, manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving: Strong capability to analyze complex systems and propose innovative solutions.
• Financial Acumen: Knowledge of project finance, budgeting, cost control, and forecasting.
• Safety & Compliance: Commitment to QHSE culture and safety standards.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel extensively and adapt to different environments.

We Offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Private health insurance plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model (up to two days per week remote).
• 23 days of vacation per year.
• Great work environment as part of a collaborative team.
• Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026.