Project Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Engineer to coordinate and execute manufacturing projects from technical review and planning through qualification and production handover. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered in accordance with customer requirements while meeting agreed quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning

• Define project deliverables, milestones, resource requirements, and timelines.
• Maintain project plans, action trackers, and progress schedules.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Technical Coordination

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and manufacturing requirements.
• Liaise with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure technical requirements are clearly understood and implemented.
• Support design reviews and technical feasibility assessments.

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Industrialization

• Coordinate process development, tooling, fixture preparation, prototype builds, and validation activities.
• Drive First Article Inspection (FAI) and production readiness reviews.
• Support product qualification and manufacturing transfer activities.

Material & Supplier Readiness

• Work closely with Planning and Procurement teams to monitor material availability and supplier commitments.
• Coordinate subcontracting activities and ensure supply chain readiness to support project schedules.

Project Execution

• Track project progress against established timelines and milestones.
• Identify, resolve, and escalate technical or operational issues affecting project delivery.
• Facilitate effective communication across departments to ensure project alignment.

Quality & Validation

• Ensure inspection, testing, qualification, and customer acceptance requirements are completed.
• Support compliance with quality management systems and customer-specific requirements.

Cost Control

• Monitor project expenditures, engineering hours, tooling investments, and project-related costs.
• Support budget tracking and cost improvement initiatives.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate engineering changes and ensure approvals are obtained from relevant stakeholders.
• Escalate schedule or resource constraints when necessary.

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular updates on project status, milestones, risks, recovery plans, and required decisions.
• Prepare reports and presentation materials for management and customer reviews.

Production Handover

• Ensure approved drawings, work instructions, process parameters, training, and documentation are completed prior to production release.
• Support the transition from project phase to routine manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Project Engineering, NPI, or Industrialization.
• Fresh graduates with strong engineering fundamentals are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in Precision Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Mechanical Assembly, or Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing is an added advantage.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, technical specifications, and BOM structures.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, NPI, production readiness, and engineering change management.
• Strong project planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, CAPA) and quality systems such as ISO 9001.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, project scheduling tools, and CAD drawing review software.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.