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Technical engineering – Project Engineer
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Organisation
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Position : Project Manager
Country : Belgium
Location : Nexans Network Solutions NNS - EREMBODEGEM
Reporting to: Innovation Director
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Company Context
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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.
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Purpose of the Role
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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
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Key Responsibilities
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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 functions 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.
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Expected Results
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- 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.
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Scope of the Position
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Tools & Resources
- CAD/CAE systems (CREO, SolidWorks, 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.
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Skills & Qualifications
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Technical Skills
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Interpersonal Skills
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- 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).
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- 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.
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Education & Experience
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- 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
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Key Behaviours
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- Initiative and proactive thinking.
- Effective communication and active listening.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Autonomy and reliability.
- High attention to detail and precision.
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Career Opportunities
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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.
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