Senior Project Engineer

Job title: Senior Project Engineer – fixed term
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Location:
Malle, Belgium
* Function: Engineering
* Contract type: Fixed term for 2 years
* Internal title: Senior Associate, Development Engineering Process
* Manager: Associate Manager, Site Engineering*For internal employees: This role is not eligible for relocation.*What’s in it for you?* Competitive pay & benefits
* Outstanding commuting allowance when you come by bike
* Flexible

working hours
* Fresh fruit
* Thursday = cookie day
* 20 holidays + 12 ADV days
* Hospitalization insurance and group insurance
* Volunteering days
* Free cleaning products to make your house SHINE

About the Role
In this role you will lead or support a variety of initiatives, including new product introductions, modifications to existing products, equipment upgrades, process improvements, line trials, and machinery qualification activities. You will act as a key coordinator between suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys managing multiple priorities, driving continuous improvement, and delivering tangible business results.What will you be doing?* Support engineering activities related to New Product Development projects.
* Lead equipment and process improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
* Manage project timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication.
* Coordinate line trials, equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
* Maintain visibility of multiple concurrent projects and ensure successful execution.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for external suppliers and contractors.
* Facilitate third-party interventions, work permits, site access, and project follow-up activities.Experience you’ll bring:* Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
* Experience working in a manufacturing, process, filling, or packaging environment.
* Professional working proficiency in Dutch and English.
* Experience with automation systems.
* Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
* Experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
* Foundation in project management methodologies and practices.Behaviors you’ll need:* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
* Proactive problem-solving mindset.
* Ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
* Continuous improvement and innovation mindset.

About us
We are the people behind method + ecover. We’ve always done things differently – we’re fearless thinkers, mad scientists and adventurous designers who believe that making soap leads to brave ideas, bold inventions and beautiful bubbles. We started small but we have big plans to make the world a cleaner, greener, more colourful place. We invite everyone to join us as we pioneer a future where doing business is doing good for all.
Let’s get one thing straight – you’re not coming here to just sell soap, or cleaning products. You’re joining us to move the hearts, souls and minds of others all over the world that see the world differently. We think about cleaning as an act of creative expression, a gesture of rebellion, and, yes, an escape from the normal. We take cleaning seriously – but not ourselves.
Alongside our friends Mrs Meyers and Babyganics, we are collectively known as Lifestyle Brands and are part of the SC Johnson family.Application:Submit your application today here.
Have you made it this far? If you’re still reading, we think there’s a strong chance you might be our kind of person. Here’s the thing, though — research suggests that 60% of women and underrepresented folks might have already talked themselves out of applying. Even if you don’t check every box above, we want to encourage you to introduce yourself. We believe a diversity of perspectives and experiences makes a team stronger — and the stronger our team, the closer we are to delivering our ambition of a clean world revolutionIt’s a big, beautiful, colourful world out there and we should celebrate that. That’s why we’re working hard to be a fully diverse and inclusive place to work. Every day we strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels valued, listened to, supported and where we can do our best work. Sure, there’s always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.
We want to embrace and live out our renewed D&I commitments by positively encouraging inclusivity of all types during the recruitment process and throughout our employee’s lifecycles. With this in mind, all personal data, and photos will be hidden from your CV during the initial stages of the recruitment process. We advertise all our roles on Evenbreak, the specialist job board for disabled candidates. If you have