Project Engineer Paint Application

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Project Engineer for Paint Application and drive the success of our project!
 

The Exteriors and fibre cement manufacturing organisation contributes to this Platform mission by defining and implementing a united mid- and long-term strategy for the fibre cement-based manufacturing with a particular focus on quality, operational excellence, and technology development.

As many of the fibre cement products are finished with a coating (Equitone, Cedral, Eternit product range), controlling our coating processes plays a crucial role in our general production processes and quality requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and optimize mechanical systems and processes related to paint application in manufacturing environments.
• Ensure the efficiency, quality, and safety of paint operations, from initial design through production and maintenance.
• Explore technological breakthroughs to elevate our coating standards in the fibre cement manufacturing network.
• Take responsibility for the management of industrial projects from the opportunity study to commissioning and start up.
• Assess and study different technical scenarios to define the most appropriate one to meet the customer, budget, and time schedule expectations.
• Issue the specifications according to customer requirements, analyses the suppliers offers, participate in supplier selection, contract redaction with management and purchasing department.
• Drive and monitor the project realisation. Involve with suppliers and plant team during detailed engineering, safety design, factory acceptance tests, commissioning, validation, and final acceptance tests.
• Support operational teams when some issues which are recurrent or difficult to solve with the plant staff.
• Coordinate the necessary support from the experts in the different technologies through the Technological Experts.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, manage performance by setting expectations and providing feedback, while also actively engage in the development, retention, and motivation of your project team.

What You'll Bring:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Civil Engineering or equivalent by experience in industrial, multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Several years of experience within the field of engineering.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an asset.

Why Join Us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023! And one of the top companies to grow your career in Belgium in 2023 according to LinkedIn!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work.