Commercial Engineer

Walker Lovell; Mancalacqua; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international manufacturer located near Treviso, Italy, seeks an engineer to drive innovation in launching a new plastic wire product. This role offers a clear path to become Plant Manager and involves hands-on engineering, client engagement, and leading technical trials across Europe and North America. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience in polymer processing and a Mechanical Engineering degree. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Servizi

Clear path to become Plant Manager

Involvement in global growth strategy

Competitive salary and retention package

Strong mentorship from leadership

Competenze

• 2–5 years’ experience in polymer processing or plastic extrusion.
• Commercial acumen to engage clients.
• Fluent in English; Italian or German is a plus.

Mansioni

• Reconfigure and optimise baling machines for plastic wire.
• Lead technical trials with clients across Europe and North America.
• Provide training on polymer processing and machinery.

Conoscenze

Polymer processing

Plastic extrusion

Client engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Training

Formazione

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Drive Innovation and Growth in Sustainable Materials

This is your opportunity to play a key role in launching a breakthrough plastic wire product at a well-funded international manufacturer. Based near Treviso, just 25 minutes from Venice, you’ll combine hands-on engineering with commercial influence — and step into a clear leadership track.

Benefits

• Clear path to become Plant Manager within 2–3 years
• Involvement in a global growth strategy, with travel opportunities
• Competitive salary, retention package, and potential management equity at business exit (planned in 3–4 years)
• Strong mentorship from international leadership and JV partners

You'll join a newly acquired site that’s ramping up operations fast :

a second line is launching by year-end, with a third planned. Backed by a joint venture and private equity funding, this role is part of a broader global expansion into sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Reconfigure and optimise baling machines to support plastic wire (e.G., adapting twist settings, guiding systems)
• Lead technical trials and product adaptation efforts with clients across Europe and North America
• Provide training to internal teams and customer partners on polymer processing and machinery usage
• Support plant expansion and transition into a leadership position over 1–2 years
• Collaborate cross-functionally to help shift clients from steel to innovative plastic alternatives

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in polymer processing or plastic extrusion (or a closely related field)
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Commercial acumen and the confidence to engage clients on technical solutions
• Fluent English;
• Italian and / or German are assets but not required