Automation Project Leader Belgium, Brussels

We are looking for an Automation Project Leader to manage and coordinate automation projects from initial concept and feasibility assessment through implementation commissioning and production release.

In this role you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams customers suppliers and external partners to deliver reliable cost-effective and high-performance automation solutions. Your contribution will be essential to improving manufacturing efficiency supporting new product industrialization and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

• Lead and coordinate automation projects throughout their entire lifecycle from planning to production release.
• Define technical specifications project requirements schedules and implementation plans.
• Monitor project budgets deadlines technical deliverables and overall progress.
• Coordinate technical discussions with customers suppliers internal departments and external partners.
• Support the design programming assembly installation and commissioning of automated systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies risk assessments and FMEA analyses to identify potential improvements and technical challenges.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality safety and automotive industry standards.
• Support the industrialization of new products and the implementation of new manufacturing processes.
• Prepare organize and maintain technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement equipment optimization and increased production efficiency.
• Take ownership of project delivery ensuring alignment between technical requirements operational needs and business objectives.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Automation Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Process Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience in industrial automation engineering or automation project management is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation systems robotics and manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with CAD software and technical design documentation.
• Knowledge of Siemens S7 and TIA Portal is considered an asset.
• Good command of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Structured analytical and results-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to work independently demonstrate initiative and take responsibility for project outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving technical challenges.

• Fluent English is required.
• French and/or German are considered an advantage.

• The opportunity to take on a key role in an innovative automotive manufacturing environment.
• Involvement in technically challenging automation and industrialization projects.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external technology partners.
• A modern production environment focused on innovation operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to develop your technical expertise and project management skills within an international industrial context.

If you are passionate about industrial automation engineering project management and manufacturing innovation this is an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and help shape the future of automated production.