Project Engineer - Animal Nutrition / Pet Food Industry

Group-IPS. Come join us in reshaping the future of Engineering and Architecture Projects.

Who are we?

IPS is an international company delivering in-house engineering and specialized services in Project Management, Automation, and Architecture for industrial projects. With EPCM expertise and a presence in more than 10 countries, we combine global reach with a strong entrepreneurial and team-driven mindset.

We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our team in Barcelona, supporting industrial projects within the Animal Nutrition, Pet Care sector or Food and Beverage . You will participate in projects ranging from production improvements and process optimization to large-scale industrial investments, ensuring successful project delivery in terms of quality, budget, and timelines.

Projects may include multiple phases and specializations:

• Strategic Consulting: project master planning, conceptual engineering
• Project Preparation: investment analysis, basic engineering, permitting, procurement strategy
• Project Realization: project management, detailed engineering coordination, construction and commissioning management

The Project Engineer ensures the delivery of high-quality services to the client, within defined budget and timelines.

We are looking for an engineer experienced in:

• Project documentation, cost control, and scheduling
• Coordination of stakeholders (internal teams, contractors, production teams)
• Construction supervision and commissioning activities
• Full project lifecycle: from feasibility to execution and start-up
• Industrial environments with strong process focus (production lines, automation, equipment integration)
• Continuous improvement methodologies (TPM, Lean, Industry 4.0 initiatives)
• Working in operational environments with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Pet food / animal nutrition / food processing industry
• Industry 4.0, digitalization, or automation projects
• Mid-to-large CAPEX projects (>1M€)
• Experience in commissioning and ramp-up phases

Requirements

• Industrial Engineering (Production, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar)
• 3 to 6 years of experience in industrial project environments
• Experience in process-driven industries (ideally pet care / food / FMCG)
• Strong understanding of plant operations and production processes
• Fluency in Spanish and English (C1 level required). French and/or Catalan is a Plus.
• Knowledge of tools such as MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD, SAP
• Driver License B
• Hands‑on, proactive, and results‑oriented mindset
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Full on‑site position in Barcelona, with 60 or 80% national and international mobility depending on project needs
• Permanent contract
• Safety, Prevention and Well‑being are basics for us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status.