Engineering Manager

EMA Partners Italy | Calenti & Partners; Milano; In loco; EUR 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A multinational engineering company based in Milan is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team. The role involves managing projects across various industrial sectors and supporting business development. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in technical and managerial roles and is fluent in Italian, with strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time position provides an opportunity to drive strategic growth within the Engineering business.

Competenze

• 15+ years of experience in technical and managerial roles in industrial environments.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects and leading technical teams.
• Fluent in Italian and proficient in English (written and spoken).

Mansioni

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and service technicians working on industrial projects.
• Oversee full project cycle: from customer acquisition to handover.
• Collaborate with the sales team to support business development and customer engagement.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Formazione

Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

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For a multinational company, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Industrial Engineering Manager to lead and develop our engineering team in Italy. This role involves managing engineers working across various industrial sectors such as automotive, energy, paper, steel, textiles, and food & beverage. Responsibilities span full project lifecycle management and the coordination of maintenance service.

This is a strategic leadership position, essential to driving the growth of the Engineering business in Italy and supporting Sales teams in expanding opportunities with key customers. A strong technical background combined with excellent people management and communication skills is crucial to succeed in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and service technicians working on industrial projects.
• Oversee the full project cycle: from customer acquisition, costing, and execution to installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Collaborate with the sales team to support business development and customer engagement.
• Manage the industrial service team, including planning of maintenance, service activities, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand preventive maintenance contracts and reduce ad hoc service calls.
• Build and maintain a reliable network of subcontractors, while balancing internal resources and external partners.
• Serve as the interface between the engineering team and the chemical sales department to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Monitor project performance, quality standards, and customer satisfaction indicators.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in technical and managerial roles in industrial environments.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects and leading technical teams.
• Solid understanding of service operations and investment project execution.
• Fluent in Italian and proficient in English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel nationally (20–30%) and monthly presence in the Milan office.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and team management across diverse technical profiles.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-oriented with a proactive and strategic mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, cross-functional, and customer-facing environment.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Project Management

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting