Project Engineer (fluent in French)

Responsibilities / Tasks

GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components.

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. The portfolio includes brewing systems, liquid processing, aseptic and non-aseptic filling & packaging, concentration, fermentation, crystallization, purification, drying, powder handling & packaging as well as systems for carbon capture and emission control. 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 / 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.

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