Industrial Project Manager

About the role

Comate develops high-tech hardware for companies in the active implants, medical devices, life science and industrial sectors, including neurostimulators, 3D X-ray inspection systems and autonomous warehouse robots. It is looking for a Project Manager Industrial to lead the development of new, disruptive automated machines and production equipment within its industrial unit, working in a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial idea through concept design, prototyping, testing and industrialization to the final production version.
• Plan the project, plan the project team, follow up finances and keep project plans up to date.
• Act as the main contact for the customer, understanding their needs and delivering an optimal innovative product.
• Manage project resources, including colleagues, partners, suppliers and freelancers.
• Ensure conformity testing of concepts, prototypes and pilot production meets internal and external standards.
• Represent the company's values and standards.

Required profile

• Higher degree in Engineering (Mechanics, Mechatronics or similar).
• A few years of experience as a project engineer or project manager in technical, interdisciplinary product development, preferably in a design/engineering agency or similar innovation-driven environment.
• Technical background in mechanical or mechatronics engineering (building or designing machinery, PLC programming, vision software, motion control).
• Familiarity with CE marking requirements.
• Strong analytical, project and people management skills, and excellent spoken and written English; other languages are a plus.

What we offer

• On-the-job training and the chance to grow with a fast-growing company.
• An office in the heart of Leuven.
• The opportunity to work on unique products end to end.