Project Engineer - Hybrid, Material Handling & Automation

FORTNA; Houten; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTNA is looking for a Project Engineer in the Lifecycle Performance Services team to drive maintenance and modification projects for material handling systems from inception to realization.

You will split time between proposals (about 50%) and project delivery (about 50%), translating customer needs into practical, technically sound solutions while managing scope, budget, planning, quality, and risk. Expect 3 days/week in the Houten office and ~15% international travel.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in engineering, preferably within Material Handling Systems.
• Experience with project management and leading teams is desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with a technical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Sales engineering activities for modifications and expansions.
• Translate customer specifications into technical functional designs.
• Prepare and support quotations for maintenance and modification projects.
• Project management of small and medium-sized projects from request to realisation.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks.
• Build strong customer relationships and act solution-oriented in case of deviations or conflicts.
• Monitor project budget, schedule, quality and scope of delivery.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and support clear communication between stakeholders.
• Maintain overview across several projects and act proactively when priorities shift.
• Contribute to successful project execution through a results-focused and pragmatic approach.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project management

Leadership

Commercial thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

FORTNA is looking for a Project Engineer in the Lifecycle Performance Services team to drive maintenance and modification projects for material handling systems from inception to realization.

You will split time between proposals (about 50%) and project delivery (about 50%), translating customer needs into practical, technically sound solutions while managing scope, budget, planning, quality, and risk. Expect 3 days/week in the Houten office and ~15% international travel.