Project Leader Engineering (Entry Level)

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of experience working on large-scale material handling systems
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% or as required by project needs
Proactive and hands-on work ethic
Self-motivated with proven problem-solving abilities, especially in stressful situations
Pragmatic and capable of balancing quality, schedule, costs, scope, and resources
Ability to lead a specialized team responsible for complex projects
Motivator and trainer for team members
Knowledge of mechanical installation and design standards
Basic knowledge of controls engineering theories and principles
Basic knowledge of electrical installation and design standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Tools
Responsibilities
The Project Leader Engineer III (Entry Level) is responsible for leading a project team in organizing, optimizing, and realizing sold projects into a functional system design
Extensive planning and coordination with other disciplines are essential to ensure on-time, cost-effective, and efficient project execution
As the spearhead of the engineering team, the Project Leader Engineer III acts as a communication bridge between all parties, including customers, outside of engineering, and serves as the technical expert for the engineering team
Execute projects from conception through customer handover, contributing positively to technical performance, financial results, and organizational success
Oversee the system design, including mechanical, hardware, installation, and testing, leading to final handover to the customer
Ensure system functionality and maintain technical quality for material handling systems
Project Planning and Coordination:
Develop engineering project plans and schedules for the project team, consistently monitoring and reporting progress
Coordinate and communicate activities with the Project Manager, Site Manager, and subcontractors as needed
Collaborate closely with all members of the value chain to ensure as planned execution
Manage all engineering project-related information, including complete project archiving
Report project progress and status to the Project Manager and Engineering Manager (Project Status Report with risks and opportunities)
Monitor and control project engineering budgets
Execute health and safety analysis and coordinate safety during the engineering phase
Job description
The Project Leader Engineer III (Entry Level) is responsible for leading a project team in organizing, optimizing, and realizing sold projects into a functional system design. Extensive planning and coordination with other disciplines are essential to ensure on-time, cost-effective, and efficient project execution. As the spearhead of the engineering team, the Project Leader Engineer III acts as a communication bridge between all parties, including customers, outside of engineering, and serves as the technical expert for the engineering team.

Responsibilities & Tasks

Project Execution:
• Execute projects from conception through customer handover, contributing positively to technical performance, financial results, and organizational success.
• Oversee the system design, including mechanical, hardware, installation, and testing, leading to final handover to the customer.
• Ensure system functionality and maintain technical quality for material handling systems.

Project Planning and Coordination:
• Develop engineering project plans and schedules for the project team, consistently monitoring and reporting progress.
• Coordinate and communicate activities with the Project Manager, Site Manager, and subcontractors as needed.
• Collaborate closely with all members of the value chain to ensure as planned execution.

Documentation and Reporting:
• Manage all engineering project-related information, including complete project archiving.
• Report project progress and status to the Project Manager and Engineering Manager (Project Status Report with risks and opportunities).

Budget and Safety:
• Monitor and control project engineering budgets.
• Execute health and safety analysis and coordinate safety during the engineering phase.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working on large-scale material handling systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% or as required by project needs.
• Proactive and hands-on work ethic.
• Self-motivated with proven problem-solving abilities, especially in stressful situations.
• Pragmatic and capable of balancing quality, schedule, costs, scope, and resources.
• Ability to lead a specialized team responsible for complex projects.
• Motivator and trainer for team members.
• Knowledge of mechanical installation and design standards.
• Basic knowledge of controls engineering theories and principles.
• Basic knowledge of electrical installation and design standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Tools.

Preferred Qualifications
• Project Management certification or experience.
• Technical knowledge/background in material handling processes and standards.
• In-depth knowledge of test approaches (Mechanical).
• Leadership experience as a project team and people manager.