Mechanical Project Engineer (Industrial Layout Design)

Location: Cholet, France; permanent full-time position based in Cholet with approximately 10% travel. This position is not open to relocation from another country.

Company

hirify.global develops processing and packaging solutions that protect food, people, and the planet.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain 2D and 3D plant layouts for powder processing projects.
• Define layout solutions integrating process, equipment, piping, structural, safety, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate layout reviews and support technical validation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify design improvements, technical risks, and project deviations, and propose solutions.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, hygienic design principles, and food safety requirements.
• Collaborate with process, automation, project management, sourcing, and site execution teams; support customers, installation activities, and technical issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in mechanical design engineering and industrial plant layout development within the food or process industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering, plant engineering, and layout integration.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements, hygienic design principles, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong English communication skills required for daily collaboration in an international environment. French is an advantage.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Innovation-focused environment with opportunities to deliver visible results.
• Equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion.
• Market-competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements.