Innovation Project Engineer

Overview

In this role, you will lead innovation projects across the EMEA region to translate emerging technologies into practical manufacturing improvements. You’ll work within the EU & Africa Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering team to drive Industry 4.0 initiatives from concept through deployment. You’ll collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, quality, and IT to deliver impactful solutions, prototypes, and scalable deployments. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role with a focus on shaping the future of manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver innovation projects across the EMEA region within timelines and budgets
• Manage project resources (personnel, equipment, budgets) for efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition from development to implementation
• Design, prototype, validate proof-of-concept solutions and scale them
• Evaluate and apply technologies (AI, robotics, IoT, digitalization, AR/VR) to manufacturing challenges
• Ensure solutions meet standards, security, and IP guidelines
• Report progress, risks, and recommendations to leadership
• Build partnerships with universities, suppliers, and external tech providers

Key requirements

• 5+ years in manufacturing innovation, advanced manufacturing, automation, or related engineering
• Strong project management experience leading complex innovation projects
• Hands-on expertise in robotics and automation, data/digitalization, digital twins, or AI
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology, or related field; Master’s preferred
• Strong analytical thinking, business acumen, stakeholder management, and English proficiency

• Stakeholder management
• Communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Robotics and automation
• Data and digitalization
• Digital twins

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