Project Engineer

The Talent Room

  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
A company in Cape Town is looking for a Project Engineer.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.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • 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.
Education and Experience:
  • 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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