• Job Description

  Req#: 376484

  Innovation-driven since its creation, Plastic Omnium is now paving the way for the zero-carbon vehicles and is confident that hydrogen will play a key role in the clean mobility of the future. Since 2015, the company has been investing in hydrogen technologies with the ambition of being a leading player across the whole hydrogen value chain.

  In order to reach the objectives in a new but fast growing and technology evolving market, Plastic Omnium has set up a dedicated Division “New Energies division” focusing on Hydrogen Storage, Fuel Cell Stack and Integrated Hydrogen Systems.

  We are searching for a Process Development Engineer to work on our Hydrogen Pressure Vessel Development Centre in Genk, Belgium.

  MISSION

  Define, implement and validate composite manufacturing equipment in order to support the industrialization of high-pressure vessels according to the New Energies business plan.

  Support the plants WW regarding equipment installation & improvements, raw material handling, new constructions & extensions, utilities, TPM & maintenance, relative to high pressure vessel industrialization.

  RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

  Drive technical innovation, cost reduction and performance improvement

  • Propose and implement innovative solutions in order to reduce process and machinery costs while ensuring the quality of the composite manufacturing processes,
  • Ensure permanent tech watch in order to get state-of-the-art equipment,
  • Audit equipment suppliers; manage the supplier panel in cooperation with the purchasing department,
  • Support the purchasing department in make or buy analysis.

  Define, specify, follow up and commission equipment related to composite vessel manufacturing

  • Collect relevant information (Industrial department, Customer Centre, Development team, Plant) leading to the definition of the required equipment,
  • Prepare the specifications of the needed equipment,
  • Participate to the choice of suppliers,
  • Organize follow up and commissioning of new equipment on site,
  • Include lessons learned & safety audit conclusions in equipment specifications,
  • Provide CAPEX estimation to be included in the industrial quotations, yearly budget and 5 years Business Plan, in cooperation with the purchasing department.

  Support plants with new capacity requirements, process improvements, training

  • When needed, give specific plant support (installation of additional equipment, capacity increase, process issues and troubleshooting),
  • Define & organize training on process and equipment topics,
  • Develop training support documents for plants and development teams.

  PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

  PERSONAL BACKGROUND

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • Experience with composite manufacturing is a plus
  • Experience in industrial project management
  • Minimum 2 years of experience
  • Fluent in English

  TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Ability to collect, maintain and analyse complex data
  • Ability to troubleshoot and provide corrective action
  • Ability to design is a plus

  SOFT SKILLS

  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent verbal, written communication skills
  • Must be flexible, dependable, and creative
  • Must have strong analytical skills

  MOBILITY

  • Travel is required according to project schedules and plant support needed.

  OFFER

  • A challenging position with responsibility and room for personal input
  • An attractive salary and fringe benefits
  • Company phone and laptop
  • Opportunity for further training and personal development
  • A dynamic and collegial working environment

• About the company

  Plastic Omnium is a French automotive supplier specialised in the manufacturing and commercialisation of plastics.

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