Gepubliceerd op 11 september 2025
BM Engineering is een multidisciplinair studiebureau actief in alle facetten van een bouwproject: Industrial MEP – stabiliteit – gebouwtechnieken – BIM – civil engineering – EPCM Management. Vanuit onze kantoren in Kortrijk en Antwerpen werken we mee aan grote en prestigieuze projecten in Vlaanderen en Brussel, voor klanten in verschillende industrieën, infrastructuur, alsook de tertiaire & residentiële sector.
Ons hecht team van 80+ collega’s is groot genoeg om élk project aan te kunnen, maar ook kleinschalig genoeg zodat ieder zich er snel thuis voelt. Voor de afdeling Industrial MEP, gespecialiseerd in industriële technieken, zoekt Graphene een gedreven:
Project Manager
Kortrijk
Functiebeschrijving
Binnen een team van 9 collega’s neem je de leiding over uitdagende, multidisciplinaire industriële projecten, gaande van elektriciteit, HVAC en E&I tot branddetectie & -veiligheid, koeling en energie-efficiëntie. Deze projecten spelen zich voornamelijk af in de voedingsindustrie, de farmaceutische industrie, logistiek en chemie. Dit zijn jouw belangrijkste verantwoordelijkheden:
- Je leidt en coördineert verschillende grote en kleine projecten in parallel. De grootste projecten vertegenwoordigen een budget van 10 tot 12M€ voor industriële technieken.
- Je schakelt moeiteloos tussen strategisch overzicht en praktische uitvoering.
- Je anticipeert op knelpunten en lost ze op voordat ze vertraging of problemen veroorzaken.
- Je bent het centrale aanspreekpunt voor de klanten en de externe stakeholders zoals aannemers en installatiebedrijven.
- Binnen Industrial MEP bouw je aan een gemotiveerd team van projectingenieurs en ontwerpers. Tegelijk zorg je voor een vlotte samenwerking met de andere teams van BM Engineering die betrokken zijn op de projecten: zo heeft iedereen hetzelfde doel voor ogen.
- Je stelt projectplanningen, budgetten en rapporten op en waakt over de veiligheid, kwaliteit, deadlines en kosten van jouw projecten alsof het je tweede natuur is.
- Je draagt actief bij aan de continue verbetering van de Industrial MEP-afdeling en stimuleert kennisdeling binnen het team.
- Je fungeert als rechterhand van de afdelingsmanager en rapporteert aan hem.
Jouw profiel
- Je hebt een hoger diploma in elektromechanica, energie, industriële processen, elektrotechnieken of gelijkaardig.
- Je hebt concrete ervaring in het leiden van industriële projecten, niet enkel vanuit een technisch oogpunt, maar ook op vlak van planning, budget en klantencontact. Ervaring in industriële MEP is een troef.
- Je bent een sterke communicator, weet medewerkers te begeesteren en haalt het beste in hen naar boven.
- Je bent proactief ingesteld, denkt steeds oplossingsgericht en houdt het hoofd koel in de hectiek van grote, complexe projecten.
- Je voelt je thuis in een KMO-structuur met een (h)echte en ondernemende teamgeest.
- Je kan vlot in het Nederlands en Engels werken. Kennis van het Frans is mooi meegenomen.
- Je bent vertrouwd met projecttools zoals Microsoft Project.
Ons aanbod
- Een veelzijdige rol als projectmanager binnen een breed scala aan industriële en multidisciplinaire projecten.
- De mogelijkheid om door te groeien binnen een dynamisch bedrijf dat ondernemingszin stimuleert en beloont.
- Een competitief brutosalaris, aangevuld met een breed pakket aan extralegale voordelen, zoals een bedrijfswagen, een maandelijkse nettovergoeding, een groepsverzekering, een hospitalisatieverzekering, maaltijdcheques, 32 verlofdagen (20+12 ADV-dagen) en de mogelijkheid tot thuiswerk.
Interesse?
Herkent je jezelf in deze beschrijving? Stuur dan jouw kandidatuur en CV naar Tanguy Verbeke, de zaakvoerder van Graphene International, via tanguy.verbeke@graphene-international.com. Alle kandidaturen worden met de nodige vertrouwelijkheid behandeld, dit spreekt voor zich.
Published on August 5th, 2025
Desmet is a leading global provider of custom-engineered plants and equipment for the food, feed and biofuels industries. For these industrial fields, Desmet develops its own reliable and innovative technologies that transform 40 raw materials, among which soybeans, sunflower seed, rapeseed, groundnuts and cottonseed. Over 6,000 sections/plants have been sold in 150 countries worldwide.
We deliver best-in-class expertise through 3 long-standing brands: Desmet, RoseDowns and Stolz with a combined experience of over 300 years. For its HQ in Diegem, Desmet currently counts on Graphene International, its long-term recruitment partner in engineering, to hire a
Machines Calculation & Simulation Engineer
Job content
You are a member of Technical Best Practice, the department of Desmet dedicated to the continuous evaluation & optimization of the key equipment and processes from a technological and regulatory point of view. Your role encompasses following responsibilities for static and dynamic machines and related mechanical components:
- Conduct a thorough analysis of the provided basic data for the machines (extractors, dryers, desolventizers, cookers…), including its purpose, process conditions, technical sheets, basis of design, and preliminary drawings.
- Perform analytical calculations on various parts by applying relevant theories and mechanics, utilizing both manual methods and MS Office applications.
- Develop and simulate the machines using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software such as SolidWorks or Inventor.
- Critically analyze and evaluate the simulation results to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Collaborate with the Manager of Equipment Design and other engineers to discuss and refine the machines design.
- Finalize the design, ensuring it meets the approval of the relevant Steering Committee.
- Produce and maintain all related reports, documents, and specifications on proprietary machines.
- Oversee the manufacturing process of the first unit in the workshop, if required.
Your profile
- You hold a master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- You are skilled in calculating static structures and dynamic machine elements using Eurocode, Roark, Shigley, Pearson, etc.
- You have experience with simulation software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD) for producing drawings.
- You show proficiency in material standards (ASME and EN).
- Knowledge in pressure vessel calculations (ASME Sec VIII, EN 13445, PED, TEMA) and welding procedures is advantageous.
- You are able to review detailed engineering drawings to ensure manufacturability and compliance with calculations and standards.
- Fluency in English is required.
- You are open to occasional travel (a couple of times a year) to other Desmet offices and workshops.
Offer
- Joining a global market leader renowned for its technological know-how and sense of innovation.
- The chance to work on major and complex industrial machines in a multi-cultural and international working environment.
- The perspective of growing on the short and long-term in a company that rewards sense of initiative and a self-driven attitude.
- An attractive salary and fringe benefits package including healthcare, a pension plan, net monthly allowances, meal vouchers, a company car (according to level of experience) and a yearly bonus, among others. Homeworking is also possible, up to 2 days per week.
Interested?
Do you feel up for this thrilling challenge? Then do not hesitate to send your application and resume to Graphene International; through Tanguy Verbeke: tanguy.verbeke@graphene-international.com. The confidentiality of each application is guaranteed, this goes without saying.
Published on June 10th, 2025
Desmet is a leading global provider of custom-engineered plants and equipment for the food, feed and biofuels industries. For these industrial fields, Desmet develops its own reliable and innovative technologies that transform 40 raw materials, among which soybeans, sunflower seed, rapeseed, groundnuts and cottonseed. Over 6,000 sections/plants have been sold in 150 countries worldwide.
We deliver best-in-class expertise through 3 long-standing brands: Desmet, RoseDowns and Stolz with a combined experience of over 300 years. For its HQ in Diegem, Desmet currently counts on Graphene International, its long-term recruitment partner in engineering, to hire an
Area Sales Manager Central & Eastern Europe
Job content
In this role, you are part of the sales team dedicated to the European market (5 colleagues). The Desmet technology you promote and implement at your clients represents industrial turnkey projects ranging from 500K€ to 20M€. Your role encompasses following responsibilities:
- You receive, analyze and filter potential project leads on the Central & Eastern European market, with a focus on Poland, Czech Republic, Germany and Hungary.
- You focus on developing long-lasting relationships with existing clients. At the same time, you keep a watchful eye on commercial opportunities with new clients.
- You analyze technical and commercial specifications issued by the clients and coordinate internally to offer the right technical solution.
- Throughout the sales cycle, you act as a link between the clients, your colleagues from engineering and Desmet’s legal advisors.
- Your goal is to present final proposals, both from a commercial and technical point of view, in line with Desmet’s terms & conditions.
- Once the project is won, you ensure the hand-over to the project management team.
- You keep your technological knowledge up to date, thanks to Desmet’s experts and a close watch of the global market trends.
- Thanks to your work, you directly contribute to the growth of Desmet.
- You report to the Sales Manager Europe.
Your profile
- You are an engineer in one of the following fields: (electro)mechanics, chemical, bio or business engineering.
- You have experience in industrial CAPEX projects, preferably in food & feed, chemistry or environmental processes.
- You benefit from a first relevant technical-sales experience and wish to further grow in a commercial role.
- You have an international profile, ideally with experience in Central and/or Eastern Europe.
- You combine technical, analytical skills with sound communication and negotiation skills.
- You have excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills.
- You are fluent in English and professionally proficient in German or Polish. Any additional Slavic language is a real plus.
- You are open for regular short travels in your region (up to 30% of the time) in combination with working from the HQ in Zaventem and homeworking.
Offer
- Joining a market leader renowned for its technological know-how and sense of innovation.
- The chance to work on major and complex industrial projects in a multi-cultural and international working environment.
- The perspective of growing on the short and long-term in a company that rewards sense of initiative and a self-driven attitude.
- An attractive remuneration package, including a company car, healthcare, a pension plan, net monthly allowances, meal vouchers and a yearly bonus, among others.
Interested?
Do you feel up for this thrilling challenge? Then do not hesitate to send your application and resume to Graphene International; through Tanguy Verbeke: tanguy.verbeke@graphene-international.com. The confidentiality of each application is guaranteed, this goes without saying.