Group Project Engineer

pbShare our taste for lifebr/ /bWant to empower you to achieve this mission with us. We value you as a person and actively support you on your professional journey, while caring about your future. Join our big little family and let’s make products for you and the world to love.br/Do you share our taste for life? /p pbYour rolebr/ /bAs a bGroup Project Engineer /b you are responsible for the end-to-end design, engineering, and execution of “small-scale” capital projects across the Vandemoortele group operations network. This role provides technical leadership on standard projects, ensures alignment with group engineering standards, and supports business objectives related to capacity expansion, efficiency, quality, safety, and sustainability.br/In this position, you will work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, procurement and HSE departments as well as external engineering partners, and act as a technical authority during project definition, execution, commissioning and start-up. /p pYour

key responsibilities
/p ul liYou lead the conceptual design, basic engineering, and detailed engineering of food manufacturing projects (process, utilities, infrastructure). /li liYou define technical specifications, equipment selection, layouts, PFDs, basic PIDs and automation concepts in compliance with: ul liul liFood safety standards (HACCP, BRC, IFS, …) /li liHygiene design principles (EHEDG, … where applicable) /li liLocal and international regulations /li /ul /li liYou standardize engineering solutions and best practices across group sites. /li liYou apply the group “Project Management Process” during the project lifecyclebr/ /li /ul /li libProject Execution Implementation /b ul liYou manage capital projects from feasibility through commissioning and handover. /li liYou develop and control project scope, schedule, budget, and risks. /li liYou coordinate internal stakeholders and external contractors, suppliers, and engineering partners when needed. /li liYou oversee construction, installation, site supervision, and FAT/SAT activities. /li liYou collaborate on creating an optimal plan for commissioning, start‑up, and performance verification (including OEE ramp‑up)br/ /li /ul /li libStakeholder Cross‑Functional Collaborationbr/ /b ul liYou act as the technical interface between group engineering, plant teams, quality, HSE, procurement, and finance. /li liYou support sites during project execution and post‑implementation optimization. /li liYou provide technical input for CAPEX planning, business cases, and investment prioritization.br/ /li /ul /li libOperations, Quality, Safety Compliance /b ul liYou ensure all projects comply with food safety, hygienic design, HSE, and legal requirements. /li liYou initiate and support risk‑assessment sessions (FMEA, HAZOP, hygienic risk analysis, etc.) throughout the project lifecycle. /li liYou promote safe construction practices and strong contractor safety performance.br/ /li /ul /li liYou identify opportunities for process optimization, energy efficiency, digitalization, and sustainability. /li liYou benchmark new technologies and drive the adoption of scalable, future‑proof solutions. /li liYou support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.br/ /li libTeam Contributionbr/ /b ul liYou actively participate in recurring engineering team meetings. /li liYou collaborate on internal or cross‑team initiatives to continuously improve internal engineering and project‑management processes.br/ /li /ul /li /ul pbWhat’s in for you? /b /p ul liYou will join our big little family: Our associates are the beating heart of our company – they bring the flavour to our organisation. We cherish each member, prioritising their well‑being and supporting their professional journey. /li liWe value you as a person: At Vandemoortele we value each one of our associates and recognise their unique contributions to team successes. You will have flexible

working hours
and the opportunity to work from home 50% of the time. We also invite you to join our sports and wellbeing activities /li liWe care for your future and we support your professional journey: We believe in the power of our associates and the value of their actions and support their career aspirations by offering internal mobility and promotional opportunities. We embrace individual ambitions and entrust our associates to take ownership. /li liWe make products for you to love: We are a team of passionate food enthusiasts. In our mission to shape a tasty future we strive to create a wide range of food solutions that connects people, cultures and traditions. You can kickstart your day with a delicious croissant fresh out of the oven and enjoy tasty food in our company restaurant. /li liEasy to reach: The site in Izegem is located close to a train station and easy to reach by car. Want to come by bike? Lease a bike at Vandemoortelebr/ /li /ul pbAre you the one we're looking for? /b /p ul liYou h