Lead Engineer / Project Manager Job in Beusichem, Netherlands

In the words of Key Technology co-founder Claude Key, "opportunity was everywhere" when he helped found the company in 1948.

Since then, Key Technology has become a worldwide leader in food processing technology, continually striving to find and fulfill our customers' growing needs. Our ongoing innovations provide increased control, continuous processing and longer machine life--in processed fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, fresh-cut produce and more.

With corporate headquarters in Walla Walla, Washington USA and facilities in the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and Mexico, Key has grown to serve dozens of industries with leading-edge technical, mechanical, optical and software-based solutions. We look forward to working with you to find the best solution for your unique needs.

Lead Engineer / Project Manager Job Description

Are you an expert in developing technical strategies within the food industry? Can you oversee the complexity of a project and put your technical knowledge and skill to the test? Then maybe you’re just the Lead Engineer / Project Manager Key Technology is looking for!

Lead Engineer / Project Manager (Food)
The Netherlands based
Beusichem (between Utrecht and Den Bosch)
Fulltime 

Your job as Lead Engineer / Project Manager
As Lead Engineer and Project Manager you execute large projects from project scope definition through commercial realization, plant installation, commissioning and operation. You work closely with customers, all Key staff, subcontractors and strategic partners, to ensure successful project definition and project execution. In this responsible job you are responsible for project coordination, communication and issue resolution from inception through full customer acceptance. You monitor success of project over time. 

Your responsibilities

• Assisting in developing strategies to meet the customers’ goals, needs and expectations, in collaboration with the sales team.
• Assist and direct generation of project quotations and presentation materials.
• Developing/modify process line layouts.
• Preparing project budgets, timelines and provides customers with deliverable and schedule estimations.
• Managing project costs throughout the process and communicate changes to customer in a timely manner.
• Leading project meetings with customer, Key personnel, subcontractors, and others as appropriate.
• Developing process flow diagrams and publishing project status reports.
• Leading factory acceptance tests.

Lead Engineer / Project Manager Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Design)
• Minimum of seven years relevant experience, preferably in the Food Processing Industry
• Understanding of Project Management principles, CPM, PERT and Gantt chart scheduling
• Able to create and modify CAD 2D and preferable 3D drawings
• Good knowledge of Dutch and English, other European languages would be a plus
• Good communication skills, intercultural understanding and dealings
• Willingness to frequently travel.

Lead Engineer / Project Manager Application Information

Please send your letter of application and resume for the attention of the HR Department, via the 'Apply' button or to Key Technology BV, Beijerdstraat 10, 4112 NE Beusichem, The Netherlands, Tel. +31 345 509 900. For information about our products, please visit our website at www.key.net.

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