At **TECNALIA**, and specifically within the Industry and Mobility Unit, we actively work to make future transportation more sustainable and industrial manufacturing more efficient for our clients. Our expertise in the industrial field enables us to collaborate directly with companies from a strategic position in the value chain, delivering comprehensive technology-based solutions in sectors such as Automotive, Aerospace, Machine Tools, Foundry, Steel, and Rail. We have a multidisciplinary team whose daily effort focuses on generating ideas, applying technologies, and identifying business opportunities. Within this Unit, we are seeking to hire a Project Director in the field of **Machine Optimization and Prototyping**. The team actively works on the **optimization of machines and components** through redesign, calculation, simulation, monitoring, and experimental analysis. Additionally, it **supports companies in the design** of machines and components and **develops innovative prototypes** in the manufacturing domain. *If you are proactive, autonomous, responsible, and solution-oriented, adaptable to new projects, and enjoy teamwork.* *If you are interested in applied research and transferring developed technologies to companies… Keep reading…!* ***Your main responsibilities*** * **You will lead projects by integrating into our team of engineers, analysts, and mechanical designers**, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary experts to optimize machine and component designs and develop innovative prototypes in the machine tool and automation sectors. * You will be **responsible for the technical and economic management of projects related to calculation and simulation of machines and machine components**: defining and overseeing technical approaches and solutions, ensuring milestone compliance, deliverables, task allocation, conflict resolution, etc. * **You will actively participate in business acquisition**, identifying new opportunities and client needs. * You will contribute to the **technical and budgetary definition of proposals**. * You will collaborate with the team to **develop commercial assets, presentations, and R&D proposals**, as well as sales strategies. * You will **actively monitor clients (current and potential) and business opportunities**. * You will participate in defining the **technological roadmap and strategic lines of the machine optimization and prototyping platform**. ***What we offer*** * Opportunities for professional development, participation in leading industry transformation projects, and the chance to build a solid career. * The opportunity to work within a forward-looking team in a dynamic and enriching work environment. * Collaboration with high-level regional, national, and international research groups. * The chance to interact with various stakeholders, including potential clients and partners, expanding your network and enabling growth within the organization. * Work-life balance measures. We are looking for a candidate with experience in calculation and simulation within the machine tool or special machinery sector, motivated by the challenges posed by our clients and focused on client satisfaction. If you are creative, possess leadership skills, and enjoy working in a team to achieve innovative goals, we want to meet you and discover how your experience and abilities can benefit our team. * Qualifications: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar. * Strong communication skills (verbal and written), problem-solving attitude, proactive, and able to work in a team. * Experience in client interaction and ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. * Ability to lead projects and teams, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize simultaneously. * Languages: Fluent English and Spanish, both spoken and written. * Willingness to travel. * Experience/Knowledge: * +5 years of experience managing/directing calculation and simulation projects in the machine tool sector or a similar technical field. + Prior experience in research and development. + Familiarity with R&D&i funding instruments and programs at the Basque Autonomous Community, national, and European levels. + Involvement in pre-sales activities within R&D&i fields. + Experience in conceptualizing technical approaches and preparing client proposals, preferably in R&D&i contexts. Desirable qualifications: * Technical knowledge in calculation and simulation of machines and/or special tooling within the machine tool or special machinery sectors. * Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing. * Expertise in finite element analysis.