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Technical engineering – Project Engineer

• Organisation: Nexans
• Position: Project Manager
• Country: Belgium
• Location: Nexans Network Solutions NNS - EREMBODEGEM
• Reporting to: Innovation Director

Company Context

Nexans is a global leader in cable systems and accessories for power transmission and distribution. The Power Accessories Division designs and manufactures medium voltage accessories for energy networks worldwide. In a highly competitive market, delivering product designs that combine cost‑efficiency, reliability, and safety is a strategic priority. To maintain its leadership and expand into new markets, Nexans invests heavily in innovation and product development.

Within the Accessories Business Unit (ABU), the Erembodegem site hosts the R&D team specializing in separable Connectors
, one of the four major technologies in our portfolio (Cold Shrink, Heat Shrink, Separable Connectors, Ferrules & Lugs). The R&D Project Manager will play a major role in leading innovation projects from concept to market launch, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and effective risk management.

Purpose of the Role

The Technical Engineering Project Manager Is Responsible For

• Delivering successful R&D projects, from requirements analysis up to the launching phase
• Ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical specifications, and compliance standards.
• Supporting R&D manager to allocate and monitor resources effectively.
• Ensuring the right application of the project management process.
• Strengthening cross‑functional activities with marketing, technical, industrial and purchasing team.

Key Responsibilities Project Leadership

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee R&D projects from design through market release.
• Define milestones, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, cost targets, and quality standards.

Technical Coordination

• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, laboratories, and production teams.
• Guarantee compliance with relevant technical and regulatory standards (IEC, CENELEC).
• Drive design reviews and prototype validation.

Challenge the status‑quo

• Align every function toward the common objectives.
• Challenge usual way of doing things to improve the outcomes.

Reporting & Communication

• Organize regular project progress updates to the R&D Manager and BU stakeholders.
• Deliver project presentations, reports, and documentation.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Apply and enforce company HSE policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement in all activities.

Compliance

• Ensure adherence to Nexans’ ethical guidelines, corporate governance, and internal procedures.

Expected Results

• Projects delivered on time, within budget, and meeting all quality requirements.
• Deliverables that are accurate, complete, and fully aligned with customer needs.
• Positive feedback from both internal stakeholders and customers.

Tools & Resources

• CAD/CAE systems (CREO, Solid Works, or equivalent).
• Internal laboratories and testing facilities (PABU, LCIE…).
• Project management and communication tools.

Internal Interfaces

• Engineering, Quality, Industrialization, Purchasing, Sales & Marketing, Production.

External Interfaces

• Customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and testing laboratories.

Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills

Skills details are included in the next sections.

Interpersonal Skills

• Project management methodologies (PMP, Stage‑Gate, Agile).
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical standards (IEC, CENELEC).
• Understanding of medium voltage electrical phenomena (partial discharge, dielectric stresses, insulation aging).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; ability to manage technical documentation.
• Technical English (spoken and written).
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Initiative and innovation‑oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics, Materials Science, or Industrial Design.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in R&D project management within an industrial environment, ideally in medium/high voltage accessories or related fields.

Key Behaviours

• Initiative and proactive thinking.
• Effective communication and active listening.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Autonomy and reliability.
• High attention to detail and precision.

Career Opportunities:
This role offers professional growth within a global organization, exposure to international markets, and the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies that power the energy networks of tomorrow.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Manufacturing

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