Project Engineer – Animal Nutrition / Pet Care

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 currently looking for a Project Engineer to join our team in Barcelona, Spain, with a strong focus on Animal Nutrition/Pet Care projects.

We are seeking an engineer with experience in industrial project management, ideally within pet food, animal nutrition, or similar process industries, to actively participate in a wide range of projects—from production improvements to large-scale industrial investments.

Projects may include multiple phases and specializations:

Strategic Consulting: project master planning, conceptual engineering

Project Feasibility: process definition (dry/wet pet food, extrusion, packaging), plant layout, scheduling, CAPEX estimation

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

Valuable experience:

Pet food / animal nutrition / food processing industry

Production lines (extrusion, mixing, drying, packaging, etc.)

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 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

Benefits
Permanent contract

Safety, Prevention and Well-being are basics for us.

Specialized in-house trainings designed to help you to get your next career step.

Truly a place to spread your wings: career path.

No glass ceiling! We are committed to equal opportunities.

Top clients and innovative projects.

International environment and teams, with a presence in more than 10 countries.

Great environment! with Open Office Layout for you to meet co-workers and increase the outside-the-box thinking.

Positive Work Vibes: we love work, sport and fun.

Being an IPSer:

Excellence, Innovation, Sustainability are a must in our projects. Equality, Diversity, Team Spirit, Positive Work Environment, and Career Development are the must for our people and part of our DNA.

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.