Project Engineer- FMCG

SUMMARY:
Mechanical / Mechatronics Project Engineer

POSITION INFO:

A well known packaging manufacturing company based in Johannesburg is currently recruiting for a Project Engineer (Mechanical or Mechatronics):

PROJECT ENGINEER

A position has arisen in our Gauteng branch for a Project Engineer. The successful applicant will be responsible for the following: (amongst other duties)

• 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
• 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 projects
• Communicating extensively with assigned project Clients, external customers and suppliers, both overseas and local
• Travelling to foreign machine manufacturers to spec and sign off machines
• Taking responsibility for commissioning and running multi- million rand machinery

REQUIREMENTS

• Bsc Mechanical or Mechatronics degree
• 3 – 5 years experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Project Management Diploma would be advantageous
• 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

Kindly submit your application to or contact /1328