Our client, a well-established packaging company, is seeking to employ 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
• Overseeing machine and automation design projects
• Developing and implementing project schedules and forecasts
• Coordinating and checking 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, and 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 projects
• 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

REQUIREMENTS

• Bsc Mechanical or Mechatronics degree
• Have at least 1 year working experience in a related role
• Project Management Diploma would be advantageous
• At least 1 - 2 years Project Management experience would be advantageous
• Competency in 3D – CAD design (Autocad, Inventor, Solidworks)
• 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 with excel skills
• Be assertive and forthright
• Be enthusiastic, positive, and self-energised
• A strong financial and commercial aptitude
• Excellent problem-solving and numeracy skills
• An ability to work effectively in a team