Technical engineering – Project Engineer

Organisation

Position : Project Manager

Country : Belgium

Location : Nexans Network Solutions NNS - EREMBODEGEM

Reporting to: Innovation Director

Company Context

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.

Purpose of the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

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.

Expected Results

•   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.

Scope of the Position

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.

Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 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

Key Behaviours

• Initiative and proactive thinking.
• Effective communication and active listening.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Autonomy and reliability.
• High attention to detail and precision.

Career Opportunities

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.