**Engineering Manager**
Location: Courcelles, Belgium.
This is a project-funded position with a 9-month duration, extendable contingent upon project approval. You will be working on-site in Courcelles with occasional opportunities to work from home.
The role involves managing all engineering activities related to automation systems at the Courcelles Distribution Center (DC) and overseeing the local engineering team.
Responsibilities:
* Develop business plans, project timelines, resource requirements, and budget plans for the Morpheus program and EDC distribution centers, ensuring alignment with MedTech goals and supporting cross-functional projects.
* Design and deploy cutting-edge DC automation solutions, ensuring adherence to Industry 4.0 principles and robust validation/change control processes.
* Direct engineering activities on-site to support strategic plans, manage equipment downtime, and enhance process flow.
* Act as a change agent to promote innovative processes, investigate and recommend new equipment solutions, and execute cost-reduction and efficiency improvement projects utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
* Partner with site team for knowledge transfer for technical issues and developing maintenance procedures for future self-sufficiency, engaging with J&J technology organizations to ensure IT requirements are met.
* Develop and monitor automation systems metrics, implementing process surveillance programs for quality and reliability in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
* Actively participate in department and sector collaboration on all Deliver engineering workstreams, not limited to automation.
* Manage project risks, including the development of contingency plans, initiating corrective action, flag any risk to the Project Manager Morpheus. Identifying and obtaining any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project.
* Connect, influence and communicate with all J&J workstreams to get a holistic view of interdependencies (e.g. process, resource, system implication between Supply Chain and other functions to ensure smooth execution of the project). Provide reliable and predictable project communication to stakeholders.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Business Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is a valuable asset.
* Over 10 years in engineering, supply chain, distribution, specializing in Industry 4.0 solutions in distribution environments.
* Experience in setting up and running logistics automation systems (Autostore, Shuttle, etc).
* Understanding of control systems and automation technologies (PLC, HMI, SCADA, OEE, WCS) and smart technologies (IoT, edge computing, AI/ML algorithms, digital twins).
* Skilled in managing budgets, controlling information flows, and executing project planning, combined with strong business development acumen (FPX or other Project Management certification is a plus).
* Insights and knowledge of strategic logistics, including supply chain management, transportation, and warehouse management.
* Understanding of distribution operations and IT systems related to logistics.
* Understanding of European safety standards for equipment design and operation.
* A collaborative team player, adaptable to diverse cultural settings, with a customer-oriented approach to automation solutions.
* Process oriented, Business analytics skills.
* Dynamic problem solver able to anticipate potential problems and create solutions.
* Interdependency mapping & assessing impact (numerous & evolving interdependencies).
* Ability to map critical path & risks, good knowledge of PERTH / GANTT, etc.
* Ensure adequate change control, required configuration is addressed.
* Digital & Financial acumen, managing complex budget.
* Fluency in English is required; French is a plus.
This contract offers a competitive hourly rate and has a strong chance of extension/permanent role.
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