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Umicore

Project Engineering Expert

Umicore

. Shape and lead the Infra-red business growth program to support key European customer accelerated ramp-up, aiming to double production capacity in France by the end of 2027 .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAcigné • FranceSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in engineering and program management within an international manufacturing environment, focusing on operational excellence, product and process industrialization, and strategic capacity expansion. Proficient in stakeholder management and communication, with a strong analytical mindset to drive business growth and cost optimization.

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Program ManagementProduct IndustrializationOperational ExcellenceStakeholder ManagementFluent English

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Hard Skills
EngineeringProgram ManagementProduct IndustrializationCost ManagementAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsProactive Approach
Tools & Technologies
CAPEX DeploymentAutomation Roadmap
Industry Keywords
Infra-red BusinessThermal OpticsPrecision ManufacturingInternational ManufacturingContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Shape and lead the Infra-red business growth program to support key European customer accelerated ramp-up, aiming to double production capacity in France by the end of 2027
  • Steer and monitor 10 program workstreams across IR functions to ensure project milestone achievement
  • Build and challenge the IR growth financial business plan, focusing on stepped CAPEX deployment
  • Design the mid- to long-term cost-down roadmap for overall IR operations
  • Steer the automation roadmap and support operational excellence deployment
  • Ensure timely capacity expansion through greenfield or brownfield projects
  • Manage program costs
  • Shape and develop product and process industrialization capabilities within the IR organization
  • Coordinate and partner with Operations, Engineering, Commercial, site managers, R&D, Global Supply, Finance, and Procurement teams
  • Report directly to the Business Line Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8–10 years of experience in engineering and complex, rigorous/disciplined program management
  • Experience in an international manufacturing environment, ideally footprint expansion
  • Experience in product and process industrialization
  • Focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement
  • Strong analytical mindset and proactive approach
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Knowledge of thermal optics or precision manufacturing is an advantage
  • Fluent English
  • Willingness to travel internationally in Europe and North America
  • Ideally located in Acigné, France, or alternatively willing to travel one week per month to the UIRG plant in France

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Inclusive work culture
  • Equal opportunities for all employees
  • Opportunities to share ideas, develop expertise, and advance careers