Engineering & Technology Manager (Olen, BE) @ Umicore

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 Electro Optic Materials Power in space. Vision at night. Coatings thinner than human hair. Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics sectors – enabling every day cutting-edge technologies. We guarantee our customers secure access to supply, plus recycling technologies that give materials a new lease of life. To produce materials with even higher performance, and provide recycling to new markets, we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead EOM Olen’s engineering team and project portfolio from concept to safe commissioning. You will translate business priorities into robust investment plans, deliver projects on time and within budget, and safeguard the technical integrity, compliance and performance of our installations. Working across functions, you will mobilise multidisciplinary teams and turn growth ambitions into reliable industrial solutions.

• Your main responsibilities: Capital Projects & Asset Development Shape and deliver the engineering and CAPEX portfolio, from early studies and technology choices through commissioning and handover.
• Keep projects on track for safety, quality, cost, timing and expected business value.
• Advance asset renewal and site modernization to improve performance and enable future growth.
• In collaboration with finance, responsible for the budget overview and forecast of the EOM portfolio.
• Strategy & Portfolio Alignment Turn EOM’s business priorities into a focused engineering roadmap, investment plan and resource outlook.
• Bring operations, maintenance, EHSQ, R&D and site functions together around clear priorities and decisions.
• Represent EOM in joint engineering initiatives and contribute to practical site standards and ways of working.
• Technical Integrity & Improvement Ensure new and existing installations are designed for safe, reliable and maintainable operation.
• Responsible for the implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of the Management of Change (MoC) process, ensuring safe, compliant, and effective execution of changes across the organization.
• Apply broad mechanical, electrical and automation expertise to resolve design challenges and raise engineering quality.
• Use standardization and relevant new technologies to strengthen operational performance.
• Safety, Compliance & Quality Build legal, environmental, quality and Umicore requirements into every project from the outset.
• Guide technical risk reviews and make sure agreed safeguards and critical tests are in place before start-up.
• Promote safe project execution and strong contractor practices throughout delivery.
• People & Project Leadership Lead and develop the team of mechanical designers and work preparation staff, building capability, engagement and accountability.
• Guide multidisciplinary project teams and strengthen collaboration across engineering, operations and maintenance.
• Who we are looking for Master’s degree in engineering sciences, or equivalent expertise gained through experience.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in industrial project management and project engineering, ideally in a process or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead projects from study and design through execution, start-up and handover.
• Broad technical understanding of mechanical, electrical and automation engineering; knowledge of process design and civil engineering is an advantage.
• Strong commitment to EHS, process safety, quality and technical integrity.
• Structured and analytical, with the ability to manage competing priorities, synthesise information and make clear decisions.
• Engaging communicator and team builder who creates ownership across functions and with external partners.
• Results-oriented, curious and open to new technologies and ways of working.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with 2D or 3D engineering software are assets.

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?