Freelance Project Engineer Lead
- The Project Engineering Lead is responsible for leading and coaching a team of 8.
The main objective of the team is to deliver and optimize technical processes and machinery for new and existing products — within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- This is a hands-on leadership position requiring both technical insight and strong people management skills. You will be working in a high-pressure, project-driven environment, ensuring that technical solutions are implemented effectively and that your team remains motivated, aligned, and supported.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the engineering team (Project Engineers and Technical Writers).
- Coordinate team activities, set priorities, and monitor internal planning.
- Oversee the selection, procurement, management, and continuous improvement of machinery, both automatic and manual.
- Ensure proper documentation and procedures (URS, FAT, SAT) are followed.
- Support the Project Department in cost calculations, technical layout, and delivery planning.
- Maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Report on team and project engineering performance.
- Ensure projects meet GMP and safety compliance where applicable.
- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence in technical processes.
Requirements
- Educational background: Master’s degree or strong technical qualification in Electromechanics or a related field.
- Experience:
- Proven team management experience (preferably leading engineers or technical staff).
- Strong machinery experience — ideally in setup, delivery, or optimization.
- Practical knowledge of industrial automation and mechanical systems.
- Skills:
- Excellent leadership and coaching abilities.
- Capable of maintaining a helicopter view — balancing technical depth with strategic oversight.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on and technically confident, while primarily focused on people management.
- Proficient in MS Office and project documentation.
- Languages: Dutch strongly preferred; English acceptable.
Strongly Preferred Experience
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and/or regulated industry background.
- Experience in industrial sectors such as Food, Pharma, Packaging, or Chemical.
- Prior experience in packaging machinery or process automation environments.
- Exposure to high-pressure, client-driven projects where on-time, compliant delivery is essential.
Project Details:
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: Long Term
Contract Type: Freelance
Location: Pelt
Hours Per Week: 40
Onsite Policy: Flexible
Language: English & Dutch