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R&D Project Manager

On-site in Gipuzkoa·Added 1 month ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Danobat Group

3 open roles

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Gipuzkoa
English
Required
Other languages
German, French, Basque
Education
University degree

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

- Professional development in an innovative and international environment.
- Working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Being part of a project with the customer at the centre and in which people play a vital role.

The role

What you'll do

- Lead technological collaboration plans and coordinate their development.
- Coordinate the management of the R&D and innovation project portfolio and public funding.
- Drive the effective transfer of knowledge and results to the Danobat and Danobatgroup teams.
- Identify and promote innovation, technological collaboration and funding opportunities.
- Develop relationships with IDEKO, universities, technology centres, startups and other ecosystem players, representing Danobat in forums and innovation platforms.
- Prepare follow-up reports, periodic reviews and key indicators for management.

- Coordinate and lead technological collaboration plans.
- Manage the R&D, innovation and public funding project portfolio.
- Drive the effective transfer of knowledge and results to the Danobat and Danobatgroup teams.
- Identify and promote innovation, technological collaboration and funding opportunities.
- Develop relationships with IDEKO, universities, technology centres, startups and other ecosystem players, representing Danobat in forums and innovation platforms.
- Prepare follow-up reports, periodic reviews and key indicators for management.

DANOBAT

Danobat, with 70 years of experience, designs and develops innovative equipment including grinding machines, lathes and CNC robotic machining systems, among others. With a firm commitment to innovation, it manufactures high value-added solutions that are technologically cutting-edge and configured to order.
Danobat is the sum of three leading brands: Danobat, Overbeck and Hembrug. Overbeck, with a century of history and a focus on excellence, is a renowned German manufacturer of high-precision internal grinding machines. Dutch company Hembrug is a leader in ultra-precision turning solutions and hybrid machines.

Danobat, with 70 years of experience, designs and develops innovative equipment including grinding machines, lathes and CNC robotic machining systems, among others. With a firm commitment to innovation, it manufactures high value-added solutions that are technologically cutting-edge and configured to order.

Danobat is the sum of three leading brands: Danobat, Overbeck and Hembrug. Overbeck, with a century of history and a focus on excellence, is a renowned German manufacturer of high-precision internal grinding machines. Dutch company Hembrug is a leader in ultra-precision turning solutions and hybrid machines.

REQUIREMENTS

- Education: Bachelor's degree or Technical Engineering/Advanced Engineering or Master's degree.
- Languages: Basque B2, English C1 and German or French.
- Demonstrable experience in project management and/or industrial R&D environments will be valued.
- Knowledge of the Basque innovation ecosystem will be valued.
- A dynamic person with communication skills and customer orientation. With initiative and the ability to work in a team.
- Willingness to travel.

WE OFFER

- Professional development in an innovative and international environment.
- Working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Being part of a project with the customer at the centre and in which people play a vital role.

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REQUIREMENTS

- Education: Bachelor's degree or Technical Engineering/Advanced Engineering or Master's degree.
- Languages: Basque B2, English C1 and German or French.
- Demonstrable experience in project management and/or industrial R&D environments will be valued.
- Knowledge of the Basque innovation ecosystem will be valued.
- A dynamic person with communication skills and customer orientation. With initiative and the ability to work in a team.
- Willingness to travel.

About Danobat Group

Danobat Group is a Spanish industrial group specializing in high-precision machine tools, including grinding, turning, punching, and laser cutting solutions. Headquartered in Elgoibar, in the Basque Country, the group operates through several brands such as Danobat, Soraluce, and Danobat-Overbeck, serving sectors like aerospace, automotive, energy, and railway. With a strong international presence, the group exports to over 40 countries and employs around 1,400 people globally.

In Spain, Danobat Group is deeply rooted in the Basque industrial ecosystem, with its main facilities in Elgoibar and additional operations in other Spanish regions. The company is known for its engineering-driven culture, continuous innovation, and commitment to advanced manufacturing. For international professionals, Danobat offers opportunities to work in a leading European machine tool company, with roles often requiring technical expertise and offering the chance to collaborate with a multicultural team. The group's focus on R&D and its participation in international projects make it an attractive employer for those seeking to develop a career in high-tech manufacturing.

Industry
Machine Tools
Founded
1954
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Elgoibar, Spain
In Spain
Elgoibar, Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Danobat Group is headquartered in Elgoibar, a town in the Basque Country, which is a major industrial hub in Spain with a strong engineering tradition.
  • The company operates in over 50 countries, offering international professionals the opportunity to work in a global environment while being based in Spain.
  • Danobat Group is part of the Mondragon Corporation, one of the world's largest worker cooperatives, which can provide a unique cooperative work culture.
  • The group invests heavily in R&D, with a dedicated innovation center, making it an attractive employer for engineers and technical specialists.
  • While the company is Spanish, its workforce is increasingly international, and English is commonly used in technical and project management roles.
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