Senior Project Engineer

Mechanical Engineer ready for the field and offshore? 🌊 Join COLD PAD and get hands-on with ambitious industrial projects Based in the heart of Paris, COLD PAD designs non-intrusive repair solutions for offshore & maritime, wind energy, civil engineering, defense and aerospace. We're a fast-growing team of 25 people. That means quick decisions, flexibility and autonomy in how you organize your work, and a genuinely friendly atmosphere (team building, after-works, team lunches). To support our growth, we're hiring a Senior Project Engineer on a 6-month fixed-term contract. THE ROLE Reporting to our Chief Operating Officer, you'll take ownership of one or more industrial repair projects and be their true leader. From engineering studies all the way to on-site installation, you'll manage every step: manufacturing, sourcing and logistics. You're the conductor of the orchestra. Your main

responsibilities:
• Lead projects end to end: designing, developing and improving solutions, acting as the interface with clients and suppliers, coordinating logistics, providing remote support, and reporting in English
• Build and keep the project schedule on track, and anticipate risks
• Coordinate the logistics process and manage suppliers
• Propose installation solutions for our products
• Manage worksites and tests, install our products on site (shipyard, worksite or offshore) or in the lab, and handle the unexpected Context: This role supports the growth of our Engineering Services department as we expand into new markets. It's set to evolve into a management position. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR You hold a Master's-level degree in general or mechanical engineering (e.g. Centrale, ENSTA, INSA, ENSAM, UTC, ICAM/ECAM) and have at least 5 years of experience in two of the following areas:
• Offshore oil & gas and/or offshore wind
• Shipbuilding and/or steel construction
• Industrial project management Technical

skills:
• Proficiency in a CAD tool (Inventor or equivalent)
• Knowledge of metal fabrication (machining, welding, etc.)
• Knowledge of adhesive / composite injection
• Project planning
• Fluent English (C1 minimum)
• A valid BOSIET/HUET certification is a real plus
• Subcontractor management and on-site team supervision Soft

skills:
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable in industrial environments
• Organized, flexible, adaptable, and available for international travel
• Analytical mindset, ability to synthesize, critical thinking
• Client focus (internal and external), pragmatism, results-driven
• Problem-solving and the ability to handle the unexpected
• Is this you?
• You're looking for tangible achievements and real, concrete projects?
• You'd rather wear overalls and safety boots than a suit and tie?
• You feel more at home on a crew boat than on the Paris metro?
• You're ready for adventure and not afraid of a challenge?
• You want to join a young, dynamic team? If you answered yes, this job is for you THE DETAILS 📅 Start date: from November 2026 📄 Contract: 6-month fixed-term, renewable, with the possibility of a permanent position depending on growth ✈️ Travel: frequent, in France and abroad (industrial sites, shipyards, offshore) 📍

Location:
office and lab/workshop at 130 rue de Lourmel, 75015 Paris 🏠 Remote work: 1 to 2 days per week, up to 6 days per month 💶 Compensation: salary based on experience, mission bonus, meal voucher card

HOW TO APPLY
Sound like you? Send your CV to recrutement@cold-pad.com If

your profile
is shortlisted, here's what comes next:
• A 15-minute phone or Teams pre-interview with our HR Manager and the hiring manager
• Interviews at our offices: a practical case exercise, then meetings with the hiring manager, the CEO and HR #hiring #engineering #offshore #mechanicalengineering #projectmanagement #Paris