Project Engineer

SUMMARY:
A company in Cape Town is looking for a Project Engineer.

POSITION INFO:
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor assigned engineering projects.
• Assist Project Manager to compile URS in line with project scope.
• Ensure assigned projects are delivered OTIF in line with project scope and by completing all phases of project process.
• Execute technical responsibilities in line with project plan including Design, Research and Development, Data Capturing, Testing etc.
• Collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, coworkers and suppliers to ensure project are delivered OTIF.
• Anticipate any potential project risks, identifying and establishing corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to all statutory regulations relating to project design and implementation.
• Compile manufacturing drawings, BOMs and parts list as required by projects.
• Record and document applicable project requirements including technical specs, manuals, SOP, work instructions etc.
• Review and track project expenses in line with project budget.
• Ensure effective change control when introducing new technologies, methods, processes or equipment to the company.
• Provide support to the Maintenance team in machine breakdowns and root cause analysis.
• Provide support to the quality team on customer complaints and implementation of preventative action plans.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities to optimise current process capability.
• Provide support to the rest of the team on design and related issues.
• Identify and Mitigate potential product and OHS risks.
• 50% Designing & Problem Solving / 50% Project Management.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Mechanical Design and CAD skills
• Ability to source and interact with suppliers
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Bachelor’s degree Mechatronics / Mechanical or related engineering discipline required.
• 5 years of practical experience at least 3 years of experience in project management, engineering, systems design, or other related field
• Proven track record of delivering projects OTIF in line with professional project management principles
• Experience of Mechanical Design in a production environment.
• Industrial automation and electrical control system experience will be advantageous
• Experience in pneumatic system design
• Good understanding of Manufacturing Processes

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