About the Company

Volpak is a leading organization headquartered in Santa Perpétua de Mogoda, Spain.

As a key player in pouch-type packaging for over 40 years, we specialize in designing horizontal form-fill-seal, vertical multi-lane, and cartoning machines.

Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative solutions in consumer goods products, such as sauces & condiments, dairy, and confectionery, while extending its capabilities to meet the needs of other sectors like pet food, home care and chemicals.

We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

For more detailed information about Volpak and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit www.volpak.com.

Volpak is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2026.

About the Role

Reporting to the R&D; Supervisor, you will ensure that the product meets the agreed technical requirements, managing / coordinating the engineering team in the design phase. Main tasks and direct related responsibilities will be:

- Leader of the project within the Engineering function in charge of ensuring that the product meets the agreed technical requirements, managing / coordinating the engineering team in the design phase.
- Accountable and responsible for the design, define, verification and releasing in production plan of each module.
- Accountable and responsible for the system architecture and system integration and breakdown.
- Accountable and responsible for implementation of modules adjustments according to requirements.
- Collaborates closely with Mechanical, Hardware, and Software Development teams to ensure project requirements are effectively translated into technical solutions and successfully implemented.




- Ensures compliance with project KPIs, including technical performance, quality standards, cost targets, scheduling objectives, and administrative activities related to departmental operations (e.g., quotations, purchase requests, and related documentation).
- Supports the manufacturing and assembly process.
- Checks and approves the engineering deliverable final design dossier.
- Support and propose initiatives in Design to Cost.
- Ensure the properly handover from R&D; to rest of the company.
- Regulatory compliance: knowledge of the company's safety, health and environmental protocols.

What You Need to Be Successful

- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Automation, or Electronic Engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Remarkable experience in packaging machine sector.
- Proficient in modern 3D CAD systems integrated with PLM platforms. Experience with Windchill is preferred; knowledge of SolidWorks, Creo, and CATIA will also be considered.
- Strong knowledge of software engineering principles and mechanical design.
- Strong focus on innovation, with a proactive and curious mindset toward emerging technologies and innovative solutions.
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies, combined with excellent cross-functional stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
- Availability to travel worldwide when needed (not more than 20% per year).
- Good level of English and Spanish language.

Our Offer

- A highly technological and stimulating environment focused on innovation, experimentation and applied research
- Market competitive compensation and adaptable working time
- An attractive welfare package
- A diverse and inclusive work environment aligned with Coesia values

Join the Team!

Coesia is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fair, merit-based recruitment and assess all candidates exclusively on the basis of their qualifications, skills, experience and suitability for the role.

📌 R&D Technical Project Leader (Santa Perpètua de Mogoda)
🏢 Volpak, a Coesia
📍 Santa Perpètua de Mogoda