Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

As a Senior Project & Sustainability Engineer , you will play a key role in developing and executing strategic investment projects across the European region, ensuring technical excellence, safety, and sustainability in every phase. You will be responsible for the technical and engineering aspects of assigned projects and act as a key contributor to Henkel’s sustainability agenda within the European Engineering Network.
Lead and execute investment projects safely, on time, on budget, and in line with Henkel’s Project Management Framework
Manage all technical and engineering aspects of assigned projects in the European region
Drive all project phases — from feasibility and concept development to execution, commissioning, start-up, hand-over and project closure, including lessons learned
Identify, assess, and mitigate potential project risks, resolving and escalating issues as appropriate
Coordinate and communicate effectively with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and transparency
Support the design and creation of a regional sustainability roadmap for AO Europe, ensuring the best fit of sustainability tools and projects per production site
Facilitate ongoing best practice exchange between sites and the regional engineering group to strengthen sustainability knowledge and capabilities
Lead sustainability-related projects within the European Engineering Network, promoting innovation and knowledge exchange
Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of sustainability practices across sites

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Chemistry
Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Engineering, preferably in CAPEX investment projects within an industrial environment
Strong project management skills, including experience with relevant tools and methodologies
Proven expertise in sustainability projects (e.g., Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, CAD applications
Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken)
Willingness to travel across Europe up to 30% of the time, depending on project assignments
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