Project engineer H/F

Atlas Copco Group; Chambly; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work up to 2 days/week

Job summary

ATLAS COPCO is seeking a Project Manager to develop railway compressors for the international market. You will lead the design office, manage a team of about ten, and ensure delivery from concept through prototype validation while meeting quality, cost, and schedule targets.

Position based at Chambly (Oise, France) with a hybrid working arrangement offering up to two days of remote work per week after probation, and occasional travel to group sites and suppliers for validation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of higher education in engineering (general mechanics) or equivalent significant experience.
• Experience in project and team management in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering and/or metallurgy is a plus.
• Good level of English essential (B2 level minimum).
• Autonomous, versatile, organised; team player with leadership qualities and proactivity.

Responsibilities

• Design air compressors for railway applications aligned with customer specs and group tech.
• Lead projects from design phase to prototype validation with a team of around ten people.
• Drive project meetings, present progress, and manage budgets, costs and deadlines.
• Travel occasionally to group sites and suppliers for solution validation.

Skills

Project management

Team management

English (B2)

Leadership

Autonomous

Organised

Team player

Proactive

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Electrical engineering knowledge (plus

Education

Engineering degree (5 years)

Job description

Our company

Join a global leader in industrial innovation. Within Atlas Copco’s Mobility Solutions Center (MSC), we specialize in advanced compressed air systems and electrical solutions for the railway and mobility sectors, serving customers across Europe, Asia and North America.

Your role

In order to strengthen its design office, ATLAS COPCO is looking for a Project Manager to develop railway compressors for the international market.

MISSIONS

Based on the products developed within the group and the new technologies available, you will design air compressors adapted to the requirements of the railway industry and to customer specifications.

Accompanied by a team of around ten people and with the support of the group, you will lead your projects from the design phase to the validation of the prototype.

You will be the driving force within the team and will ensure that the quality of your product is respected, that budgeted costs are controlled and that deadlines are met.

You will lead project monitoring meetings, during which you will present the key information for each phase of progress, and first machine inspection meetings with the various specialists.

You will also be required to travel occasionally to the different sites of the group during the technical definition phase, as well as occasionally to our suppliers, for the validation of solutions.

Your Skills And Experience

• 5 years of higher education (engineering) in general mechanics and/or significant experience in this role.


• Experience in project and team management in an industrial environment


• Knowledge of electrical engineering and/or metallurgy is a plus


• Good level of English essential (B2 level minimum)


• Autonomous, versatile, organised


• Team player


• Leadership qualities


• Proactive


• Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of the organisation (workshop, design office, management team)


• Good interpersonal skills

We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your job location

Position based at our product company in Chambly (Oise, France). A hybrid working arrangement is available, with up to two days of remote work per week following successful completion of the probationary period, subject to manager approval.

Why it is great to work with us

Why join us?

• Meaningful Projects: Work on a variety of challenging and engaging projects, with a high level of autonomy and responsibility.


• Collaborative Team: Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas are valued and knowledge-sharing is encouraged.


• Career Development: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities to support your professional growth.


• International Exposure: Be part of a global organization, with opportunities to collaborate and exchange knowledge with industry experts worldwide.


• Great Place to Work: Join a company certified as a Great Place to Work and Great Place to Work for Women for 2026/2027.