Project Engineer (Projects & Reliability)

About Umicore Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Battery Materials Solutions Umicore’s battery materials solutions are delivering the future of electric mobility. We improve safety, enable faster charging and boost the range and durability of batteries. But our innovation does not stop there.

We offer our customers industry leading battery recycling solutions for critical metals like cobalt, nickel, lithium and copper.

To deliver a circular and sustainable battery materials value chain, we cannot stand still. Solving complex mobility challenges demands ambitious thinking and continuous innovation. This is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

• Lead and coordinate capital investment projects and plant improvement initiatives from planning through execution.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives and technical requirements.
• Support the design, selection, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and process improvements.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Identify and resolve technical issues impacting equipment performance and operational efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, productivity, and cost optimization.
• Support the development and implementation of preventive maintenance and reliability programs.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors during project execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and engineering standards.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and key milestones to stakeholders.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Process Engineering, or a related field).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or engineering project role.
• Proven experience in managing technical or capital investment projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, automation, and industrial process systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with reliability engineering and preventive maintenance concepts is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Fluent Polish language skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

What We Offer We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?