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Senior Project Manager
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Responsibilities
- Formulates the overall project plan (including timing, budget and necessary staffing plans) in consultation with management and other parties.
- Is responsible for implementation and realization according to the project plan (specification, quality, time, money, information, and organization). Manages project progress and takes necessary corrective actions.
- Directs employees within the project and gives them operational guidance, both technically and organizationally.
- Manages external development partners and/or subcontractors where applicable. Executes projects under his/her responsibility pragmatically and in line with company processes and applicable regulations for medical devices in our target markets.
- Provides management board with regular project performance status, including identified risks and mitigation scenarios of the project with regard to specifications, costs, planning, etc.
- Reports on employees’ performance to line managers and other resource owners for the purpose of performance appraisal and makes proposals for further competence development.
Minimum requirements/qualifications:
These are the only minimum qualifications for this position at this grade level. Other factors are taken into consideration when deciding what position and grade level to place an employee, such as performance level, capable contribution level, and company need.
2. Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science or technical field or equivalent, Master's Degree preferred.
3. Experience
- Seven years of working experience in a highly regulated industry.
- Experience with Design Control, Quality Management Systems, internal/external audits, CAPA, Change Control, Complaint handling, Transfer from R&D to Production, Post Market Surveillance, supplier quality.
- Experience in resource planning and management. Knowledge of project management methods and estimation techniques.
- Experience with outsourcing and negotiation with 3rd parties.
4. Skills
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
- An energetic and driven professional with organizational talent and ready to take responsibility.
- Flexible, proactive, and a team player.
- Able to create a great working atmosphere.
- Quality-conscious, results-oriented, and business-minded.
- Negotiation skills
- Works well in a fast-paced environment
- Process & Results oriented
- Self-starter
5. Nice to Have
- Working knowledge of process improvement skills, including Six Sigma, Lean Sigma, Knowledge Management, and Process Design.
- Experience in utilization methods such as design of experiments, risk management, validation, verification, systematic problem solving, and statistical analysis.
- Experience with root cause investigation methodologies.
Hardware Engineer with PhD
1 open positions
Mechanical engineer with Ph.D.
Location: Tarragona, Spain
Who We Are
At NanoChronia, we specialize in developing and commercializing cutting-edge gas sensor technology. Our mission is to transform breakthrough laboratory innovations into market-ready solutions, ensuring high performance, scalability, and regulatory compliance.
We are seeking a R&D Engineer (Ph.D.) to play a critical role in bringing our sensor technology from the research phase to full commercialization. This position requires a multidisciplinary skill set, including mechanical design, simulations, project management, and industrialization.
What You Will Do
Product Industrialization & Enclosure Design
- Design and develop sensor enclosures and mechanical structures using CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent).
- Optimize designs for scalability, durability, and regulatory compliance (e.g. ATEX, CE, ISO standards).
- Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for robust, cost-effective enclosures.
- Together with the materials scientists develop reactors to scale up the manufacturing process.
- Simulation & Validation
- Perform structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics simulations to optimize product performance.
- Validate mechanical and electronic designs through prototyping and laboratory testing.
- Ensure that the product meets industrial safety and environmental regulations.
Project Management & Commercialization
- Lead the transition from lab-scale prototypes to commercially viable products.
- Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing partners, and regulatory bodies to define production strategies.
- Assist in supply chain development, ensuring manufacturability at scale.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and risk assessments for product development milestones.
- Collaboration & Documentation
- Work closely with electronic, software, and materials engineers to integrate all system components.
- Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and compliance files.
- Support certification processes to meet industry standards and regulations.
What You Need
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- Strong expertise in CAD modeling, enclosure design, and product industrialization.
- Experience with mechanical simulations (FEA, CFD) for validation and optimization.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, etc.).
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for product certification (e.g., ATEX, CE, ISO 9001, ISO 13485).
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus).
Work permit and valid residence.
Valuable Experience (Preferred but Not Required)
- Experience bringing hardware products from R&D to commercialization.
- Understanding of sensor technology and gas detection systems.
- Knowledge of thermal management and environmental sealing for enclosures.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and DFM/DFA methodologies.
Why Join NanoChronia?
- Competitive salary
- 23 vacation days per year
- 1-day per week remote work & flexible hours.
- Work in a highly innovative R&D environment.
- Location Tarragona.
- Opportunities for professional growth in sensor industrialization and commercialization.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.