Engineering March 18, 2025 Project Engineer (fluent in French) Alcobendas , Spain

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

For our Liquid & Powder Technologies Division, we are currently looking for a Project Engineer fluent in French.

Liquid & Powder Technologies provide processing equipment and integrated solutions for the dairy, food, new food, beverage, chemical and home & personal care industries. GEA designs, builds, configures and installs versatile and sustainable equipment and technologies, processing lines and complete plants.

Main Duties :

• Project Engineering & Design: Define, calculate, and design mechanical and process systems.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare equipment specifications, procurement documents, project reports, and technical manuals.
• Equipment & Process Calculations: Perform calculations for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pipeline sizing, utilities, and instrumentation selection.
• 3D Design & Layout Supervision: Oversee design models, preassemblies, and installation layouts.
• Procurement & Tendering: Generate equipment purchase tenders and installation material lists.
• On-Site Supervision & Commissioning: Oversee assembly, ensure quality control, and support commissioning teams.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, risk assessments, and company standards.
• Client & Team Coordination: Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and subcontractors for project execution.
• Sales & Reporting: Prepare reports, track project KPIs, and assist in sales target planning.
• Travel & On-Site Work: Extensive travel required, with long periods at project sites.

Your profile and qualifications :

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Food Technology.
• Process knowledge in the chemical, dairy, food, or beverage industries is highly desirable.
• Fluent in French, Spanish & English; Portuguese, or German is a plus.
• Strong management capabilities to lead both internal and external teams in a project environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently on projects.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Project finance knowledge (budgeting, cost control, forecasting).
• QHSE culture and Safety Ambassador.

We offer :

• A flexible remuneration package.
• Work-life balance hybrid working model as a combination of home-office and working in the office.
• 23 vacation days per year.
• Great work environment as part of a collaborative team.
• Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level.
• Be part of a "Top Employer 2025" company.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.