Project Manager Automation - Project/Temporary Assignment

This Role requires a Valid Belgian Working Permit

Long term project of 1 year

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Leader to lead the industrialization of Automated Guided Vehicles (= AGVs) in the Body Shop (= welding shop) and Final Assembly at our customer's premises with a focus on the Fleet Management System. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept to final implementation. You will be a part of an Industrialization team and will contribute to prepare and implement product and manufacturing processes (manual and automated).

Your Main tasks:

• Lead the planning and implementation of the AGV project in Body Shop and Final Assembly.
• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Develop full-scale project plans and manage project budget (time / technique / cost).
• Assemble and coordinate project members in the crossfunctional project team.
• Manage project resource allocation.
• Plan and schedule project timelines.
• Track project deliverables using the Buy-Off Book.
• Provide direction and support to the project team.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to define and update preventative/corrective maintenance programs.
• Assist and follow up with handover process toward Production.
• Share knowledge and experience, and offer trainings accordingly, to improve capability and competence of local engineers.
• Ensure quality assurance.
• Develop, maintain, and improve both local and global standards within your area.
• Maintain good communication within the area and other parts of the organization
• Project evaluations and assessment of results (time / technique / cost).
• Constantly monitor and report on the progress of the project to all stakeholders.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Proven experience in project management and industrial automation.
• Knowledge of AGVs, fleet management systems, welding processes, and industrial safety standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional project management and leadership skills.
• Experience of Manufacturing Engineering process and Facility, Tooling and Equipment process.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on an occasional basis.