Project Engineer

Report to: Engineering Director

Purpose

• Coordinate customer product development and modification projects, from receiving requirements through Sales to assessing feasibility, arranging testing and production trials, and following up on product approval. Ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements and align with the plant’s technical capabilities and production capacity.

Main Duties

• Work closely with Sales to receive and clarify customer project requirements, such as new product development, product weight reduction, dimensional changes, and other product modifications.
• Coordinate with Technical teams, including Product Design and Mold Development, and the plant to assess whether customer requirements are feasible within existing technical capabilities and production capacity.
• Consolidate feedback from relevant departments and work with Sales to propose suitable solutions or clarify requirements with customers.
• Prepare project schedules, coordinate activities, and follow up with relevant departments to ensure projects progress within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate with Technical, the plant, and Customer Service to arrange sample preparation, product testing, and production trials.
• Review test and trial results with relevant teams to evaluate compliance with customer specifications, product quality, and suitability for commercial production.
• Follow up on technical issues, corrective actions, product or mold adjustments, and additional trials as required.
• Work with Sales and Customer Service to coordinate sample submission, collect customer feedback, and follow up on customer approval.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and communicate project progress, changes, risks, and outstanding issues to relevant departments.
• Coordinate the handover of approved products for commercial production.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Experience in PET packaging and knowledge of injection molding and mold development are preferred.
• Good English communication skills and the ability to read and understand technical documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with SolidWorks or AutoCAD is an advantage.
• Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure.