Project Engineer (Manufacturing, preferably Advanced Mechanical or Automotive Industry )

Projects Directorate (PJ) - Innovation and Competitiveness Department (INCO) - Manufacturing and Industry (R&D) Division (RDI)

Within a multi-disciplinary team, the successful candidate will undergo due-diligence assessments of investment projects and programmes in the advanced engineering and automotive industries.
Investments will primarily concern industrial production and related R&D. The due diligence comprises, both, the technical and commercial viability of investments.
The RDI Division covers the high technology manufacturing industries and life science sectors, and general research initiatives, such as large research infrastructures.

• Techno-economic assessment and monitoring, with a focus on technology-related aspects within multidisciplinary teams, of investment projects and programmes in the relevant sectors (to be decided in consultation with the Head of the RDI Division on the basis of qualifications and experience), including compliance with EU environmental and procurement policies, to the required quality standards
• Special focus on risk assessment in the development of sub-investment grade operations (SFF and RSFF)
  

• A Masters or higher degree in a relevant engineering discipline; a post graduate degree, such as MBA would be an advantage
• A minimum of 5 years experience gained in the assessment, implementation or supervision of investment projects and programmes in a relevant industry
• Knowledge of investment analysis, including financial modelling would be an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of English or French and a good command of the other. Working knowledge of other Community languages would be an advantage
  

• Good interpersonal, team-working and communication skills
• Good analytical and reasoning skills with capacity to provide sound judgement concerning the issues in his/her area of responsibilities
• Clear and concise oral and written expression
• Knowledge of the preparation and review of feasibility studies
• Ability to operate in international environments
• Capacity to plan and organise his/her work
• Capacity to co-ordinate projects across directorates
• Results-oriented and capacity to work under pressure