Europe Senior Project Engineer – CAPEX Lead, Flexible Hours

Henkel; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health programs

Share plan

Free canteen

Travel across Europe

Flexible hours

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Job summary

Henkel invites a seasoned Project Engineer to lead cross-functional, CAPEX investment projects across Europe, primarily in Casarile, Italy. You will drive feasibility, concept development, execution, commissioning, and turnover with lessons learned.

The ideal candidate combines 7+ years in project engineering, strong PM skills, and fluency in Italian and English, with readiness to travel across Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Industrial Chemistry.
• 7+ years in Project Engineering, preferably CAPEX in process industries.
• Strong project management skills with standard tools/methodologies.
• Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute investment projects safely, on time, on budget, and in line with Henkel’s Project Management Framework.
• Manage all technical and engineering aspects of assigned projects in the European region, mainly in Casarile - Italy.
• Drive all project phases—from feasibility to closure— including lessons learned.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential project risks, resolving issues as appropriate.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Collaborate with internal experts and technology specialists for best-in-class solutions.
• Facilitate ongoing best practice exchange between sites and the regional engineering group.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

CAD

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Fluent Italian & English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering fields

Tools

MS Project

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Henkel invites a seasoned Project Engineer to lead cross-functional, CAPEX investment projects across Europe, primarily in Casarile, Italy. You will drive feasibility, concept development, execution, commissioning, and turnover with lessons learned.

The ideal candidate combines 7+ years in project engineering, strong PM skills, and fluency in Italian and English, with readiness to travel across Europe.