Project Engineer Transport, Handling

🌟 Who we are Akkodis is a global digital engineering and smart industry leader, bringing together talent and technology to engineer a smarter future. With more than 50,000 experts worldwide and over 1,000 in Belgium, we support companies across industries in innovation, digital transformation and R&D; from consulting and talent solutions to end-to-end project delivery. Driven by passion, expertise and impact, we make incredible happen. In Belgium, we operate through 7 dedicated practices, where our consultants receive the technical guidance, coaching and support they need to grow and fully unlock their potential. We believe in empowering our talent by providing the right expertise, knowledge-sharing and development opportunities to help them thrive. Our practices: Product & System Development, Validation & Verification, Manufacturing & Operations, Cloud Infrastructures & Security, Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence, Digital & Software and Wireless & Connectivity. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. You can find more information on our website : www.akkodis.com 🎯 Mission The Engineering department consists of approximately 400 employees and is responsible for delivering all capital investment projects according to plan and within budget, while ensuring that new installations are robust and performant for the production of high-quality injectable pharmaceuticals. Through validation tests and comprehensive documentation, the suitability of these installations is demonstrated. Projects are managed end to end, from project definition and scope through start-up in production, after which the new installations are transferred to the production departments. Due to strong growth of the production areas and continuous site expansion, supporting processes for raw material and material supply must evolve. Within this context, you will drive automation and optimization projects to improve material flows and just-in-time delivery to production. 📋 Your responsibilities
• Prepare and monitor the project planning for one or more equipment packages, ensuring alignment with overall project timelines and milestones.
• Identify potential risks related to safety, breakdowns, operability, maintainability, and other critical aspects that could impact project execution or equipment performance.
• Manage stakeholders by coordinating with different internal departments and external partners to ensure requirements, constraints, and expectations are clearly understood and respected.
• Provide interim reporting within the project team and toward management, ensuring transparent communication of progress, risks, and decision points throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop detailed equipment specifications that define functional, technical, and performance requirements for suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Work out conceptual designs that suppliers can use as a basis for further detailed engineering and implementation of the equipment solutions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the various equipment suppliers, coordinating technical discussions, clarifications, and issue resolution as needed.
• Align the needs and requirements of the production departments with the proposed equipment solutions to ensure fit-for-purpose and operational feasibility.
• Organize and attend equipment Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), verifying that supplied systems meet defined specifications and quality standards before delivery to the site.
• Take responsibility for on-site installation, testing, verification, and start-up of the equipment, coordinating with production, maintenance, and other supporting functions.
• Take responsibility for writing, structuring, and delivering the required project documentation, including validation-related documents and technical reports.
• Contribute to automation projects that include robotization of manual processes, bottleneck studies, optimization of pallet transport, and transport of vials and syringes. 👤 What skills do you bring to the table?
• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Bio-engineering, or a similar technical field, or equivalent level of expertise acquired through relevant professional experience.
• Mid-level or senior professional profile with demonstrable relevant experience in engineering environments, preferably within industrial or pharmaceutical production settings.
• Proven experience in project management, machine safety and machine directive design, and/or automation projects, with the ability to manage complex technical deliverables.
• Experience as a Project Engineer or in a comparable role, demonstrating strong technical affinity and the ability to understand and challenge technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills, enabling effective interaction with internal stakeholders across departments and with external suppliers and partners.
• Excellent organizational skills with a structured approach to planning, documentation, and follow-up, ensuring traceability and compliance with internal standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player, collaborating efficiently with various stakeholders and contributing to a constructive project team environment.
• Knowledge of robotics and automation technologies relevant to transport, handling, and inspection systems in a production context.
• Good verbal and written command of both Dutch and English, which is necessary for successful performance in this function within an international environment. 💡Our recruitment process Stage 1: Initial telephone interview (15 min) with @Bo, Talent Acquisition Specialist. Step 2: Interview (60 min) with a Business Manager. Step 3: Interview (60 min) with the client. 📩 Interested? Apply now or send an e-mail to bo.schoonjans@akkodis.com so we can get in touch