A company in Cape Town is looking for a Project Engineer.
R oles 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