European Project Coördinator

FUNCTION

Are you passionate about research, development and innovation (R&D&I) in the manufacturing industry and experienced in European research projects? Do you want to make an impact through strategic project coordination in a dynamic research environment? Then this role is for you.

Flanders Make aims to drive digital transformation in the manufacturing sector to boost international competitiveness. Key focus areas include smart, interconnected products and production systems, cost-effective customisation, agile and human-centred manufacturing, and sustainability. Technologies like AI, domain expertise, digital twins, and digital work instructions will be essential in this Industry 5.0 transition.

Flanders Make develops and performs projects to address technological changes, with the goal of linking university research to industry needs. These projects cover technology readiness levels 2 through 7. As the European R&D&I Activities Coordinator, you will translate European project requirements and partner requirements into clearly scoped projects and oversee their effective execution for the Manufacturing industry.

Your Role

As a European R&D&I Activities Coordinator within ProductionS, you will be responsible for:

• Call Analysis: Monitoring European calls (Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, Interreg, ESF, etc.) and identifying opportunities that align with our technological roadmap;
• Project Development: Representing ProductionS in the early stages of proposal setting up and coordinating the involvement/contributions from researchers in the advanced stage of project proposals, which are aligned with the strategic goals of ProductionS, with a focus on digital production, flexible automation, OEE, and operator support;
• Consortium Building: Identifying and connecting with relevant labs from Flanders Make network and European partners from industry, academia, and government, ensuring complementarity and impact;
• Project Execution Follow-up: Overseeing the progress of ongoing projects, coordinating reporting, and ensuring internal knowledge sharing.

PROFILE

Your Profile

• Proven track record (3-5y) with European research projects (H2020, Horizon Europe, ESF, etc.);
• Master’s level thinking and analytical skills;
• Affinity with digital transformation, production automation, and operator-supporting technologies;
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, both internally and externally;
• Structured and independent working style, with a sharp eye for deadlines and quality.

OFFER

What We Offer

• A key role within the strategic research centre for the Flemish manufacturing industry;
• Collaboration with top experts in domains such as Industry 5.0, AI, mechatronics, and flexible production technologies;
• A stimulating work environment with room for initiative, growth, and impact;
• Opportunities for coaching and training in project management;
• An open, diverse and people-oriented company culture with the possibility of hybrid working across various sites and from home.

Did we spark your interest?

Go to http://jobs.flandersmake.be, fill in the online application form and upload your motivation letter and CV.

More information on our projects?

Take a look at our website: https://www.flandersmake.be/nl/insights