Graduate Manufacturing

SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions (WTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment and reuse. Our portfolio of technologies includes solids-contact clarification, membrane & media filtration, ion exchange, electrolysis, digestion, evaporation, ozone/UV disinfection and more.

Graduate Manufacturing & Engineering Project Leader (m/w/d)

Who are we looking for?

Further information is available below on the essential and desirable characteristics, skills and qualifications we are looking for in relation to this specific position.

What will you be doing?

At SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions we offer our graduates a challenging 24-month program focused on developing their essential and technical skills through a combination of in person, virtual and on the job training. Each graduate in our program takes on a focused role to develop their expertise in a specific area and make a difference for the local business team.

We have carefully identified these roles from across our business to fulfil succession planning needs or help us to deliver business growth. This means that we only offer opportunities which provide meaningful work to you and add value to what we can offer for our internal or external customers.

Further details on the key responsibilities for this role can be found below.

Job Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with company goals and coordinate various managers and technical personnel during all project phases, from initial development through implementation.
- Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.
- Communicate proactively with all involved personnel to provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements.
- Work closely with the finance function to create economics of project plans and provide actionable feedback relating to cost benefit and return-on-investment.
- Co-develop and implement MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) with global IT colleagues to maximize shop floor productivity at our Bitterfeld Germany Reverse Osmosis membrane factory.
- Establish global automation strategies across multiple manufacturing sites.

General
- Developing knowledge of Water Treatment Technologies and Processes.
- Developing knowledge of SUEZ equipment, technology, Products.
- Ensuring compliance with the SUEZ WTS Quality Management System (QMS) and development of a strong Health & Safety compliant mindset in all activities.
- Providing concise and timely reports, updating reports to management team and participating in all team rhythms.

Travel Requirements
- The role may involve mínimal travel (approx. 10%) within UK/Europe and potentially throughout EMEA region.

Location
- Position is based in the SUEZ WTS Bitterfeld Germany operation.

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

- Master’s degree in mechanical or Chemical Engineering, advanced degree beneficial.
- Good communication skills in German and English languages.

Preferred:

- Familiarity with industrial chemical processes.
- Minimum professional work experience preferred.
- Knowledge in manufacturing, including automated environments.
- Ability to travel globally without restrictions.
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to influence and persuade
- Organized and self-motivated for success
- Demonstrated prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
- Ability in working in different cultures and environments
- Can demonstrate examples of working with multiple stakeholders
- Other European language skills would be an advantage
- Exposure to local and state regulations as they relate to facility and factory equipment approvals.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits working in a dynamic environment with challenging projects and training provided to ensure your success.

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every level and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace