Technical Project Manager Industry 4.0

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With a team of researchers you set up pioneering industry 4.0-innovations for production companies.

“We work with technology that is not yet on the market, we think ahead, and, as a team leader, you get the opportunity to set up experiments. We perform research. This gives you the time as well as the opportunity to let your project team play with their ideas. Together, you can find out what does and doesn’t work.” (Diana, Technical project manager since 2019 @ Flanders Make)

Function: Take the technical lead of innovative projects and ensure industrial relevance

As a Technical Project Manager, you steer the execution of industry-driven technology research projects. Your project team is composed with experts from different backgrounds, technical domains & different sites.

Intro

The vision of Flanders Make is to induce a digital transformation in the Make industry resulting in an increasing international competitiveness. In order to realize this transformation the focus is on following trends: smart, interconnected products & production systems, customized products at the price of serial production, agile, human centred manufacturing organisations and sustainable products & production systems. Technological evolutions in the framework of Industry 4.0 such as AI in combination with domain knowledge, digital twins, digital work instructions … , will be key to support this transition.

A wide variety of projects is defined to cover these transforming trends. Secondly, Flanders Make’s ambition is to bridge the gap between basic research done at university and the actual need for new technologies in industry. In order to cover this bridge, several project types are defined from technology readiness levels (TRL) 2 up till 7. A technical project manager at Flanders Make plays a crucial role in this ambition. You will translate the needs from partners into projects. You will ensure excellence in the project execution resulting in an up-take by the Make industry.

Responsabilities

You will:

• Take the technical lead and encourage researchers to look for new solutions.
• Build a collective ambition for your projects with all stakeholders, i.e. the relevant user groups (Automotive and Machine Building Companies) and knowledge partners (Research Labs at Partner Universities);
• Strive for an excellent execution and lead the project team;
• Ensure that project results are both industrially relevant and scientifically excellent.

In infrastructure projects, your team also builds research infrastructure.

A variety of topics can be combined throughout the years.

Testimonials -https://www.flandersmake.be/en/jobs/working-at-flanders-make/

"I love my role. I make sure everyone knows what needs to be done, who needs to do what and by when."

“I give input to challenge researchers and make sure we are looking beyond the current possibilities.”

“Working together with so many partners (private and academic) keeps your scope quite open. .”

Profile

You have:

• A PhD or Master’s degree in a relevant technical domain;
• Teaming skills & coaching skills for researchers;
• Project management skills;
• A constructive and open management style (empathic and assertive communication);

- At least 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in an academic or industrial context;

- A strong link with one of the research domains of Flanders Make. Eg, in Smart Robotic systems, Flexible manufacturing systems, Operator information systems (human machine interaction), Adaptive process control, Path planning, Motion control, Condition monitoring, Visual process / assembly monitoring, System specification architecture & validation of autonomous systems, Mathematical Optimisation, Mechanical, Control, Software, production and/or safety (co)design, Multi drivetrain control, Drivetrain design & energy management, Circular joining technology,… or related technologies making (the design of) machines & drivetrains, vehicles or assembly systems, more performant, more intelligent, more autonomous, more interconnected.

About Flanders Make

Towards a digitally transformed, sustainable and competitive industry

from various sectors in their sustainable innovation processes. From our establishments in Lommel, Leuven, Kortrijk and Sint-Truiden and labs within the 5 Flemish universities, we stimulate open innovation through excellent research.

Because of our unique position as a bridge between industry and research, our teams combine application and system proficiency with technological and scientific knowledge. Academic partners and more than 150 companies are part of the innovative circular ecosystem of Flanders Make.

Our strategy based on industrial needs and long-term trends ensures a close link with the industry and its challenges. With our programmed research, we create impact in companies.

Sustainability, climate and workability have a high priority in our research. We want to help companies in developing sustainable, green, smart and connected products and production systems, with a special focus on people and their interaction with machines.

How to apply:

Please fill in the online application form and upload a motivation letter and cv.