Project Engineer

SUMMARY:
An exciting position for a Project Engineer has arisen at a well-established company based in Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• BSc Mechanical or Mechatronics degree (from UCT or Stellenbosch University)
• Have at least 2 year’s working experience in a related role
• Project Management Diploma would be advantageous
• At least 2 - 3 years Project Management experience would be advantageous
• Competency in 3D – CAD design (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks)
• An ability to communicate at all levels
• Be familiar with ISO procedures
• An ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• An ability to negotiate effectively
• A strong ability to think logically and rationally
• Be highly computer literate especially excel skills
• Be assertive and forthright
• Be enthusiastic, positive and self-energized
• A strong financial and commercial aptitude
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent numeracy skills
• An ability to work effectively in team

• Overseeing installations of various new multi-million rand machines and technology
• Overseeing assigned Engineering and technical projects
• Ensuring customer satisfaction with respect to all Engineering projects
• Overseeing machine and automation design projects
• Developing and implementing project schedules and forecasts
• Coordinating and checking of engineering deliverables
• Reporting monthly on project status and change orders
• Planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects
• Assisting in the preparation of engineering project and machine acquisition proposals
• Assisting in the coordination of pricing, estimating, scoping strategies for proposed projects and in the development and preparation of technical specifications
• Assisting in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, permits and designs for project
• Implementing successful engineering and automation projects
• Communicating extensively with assigned project Clients, external customers and suppliers, both overseas and local
• Involved in new product development and prototyping