Project Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client is a well-established South African OEM that designs, manufactures, tests and commissions mineral processing equipment and plants for the mining industry. They operate an ISO 9001 (TÜV SÜD) certified quality system and follow a concurrent engineering approach across business development, engineering, projects and fabrication.

Manage the engineering and technical side of projects from conception to completion. You will plan, execute and deliver projects on time, within budget and to high quality, working closely with project managers, administrators and document controllers and providing technical guidance to the team.
You will report to the Senior Project Manager and oversee the Junior Project Engineer/Manager, Project Administrator and Document Controller.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, cost estimates and budgets Review and approve engineering drawings, plans and specifications Identify and resolve technical issues and implement quality control processes Monitor fabrication and assembly of equipment in the workshop Procure and manage equipment and materials; allocate resources Identify project risks and put mitigation and contingency plans in place Compile Quality Control Plans (QCPs), project Databooks and OEM equipment manuals Ensure all materials and buyouts have datasheets, certificates and documentation Oversee budget vs actual spend and manage budget and contract changes Report progress, delays and recovery plans to clients and stakeholders Minimum requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field 3–5 years' engineering experience Inventor, Solid Edge and\/or SolidWorks Strong MS Office and MS Project skills Experience with ISO 9001:2015 quality and SHERQ requirements Advantageous Master's degree in Engineering or Project Management Pr Eng registration with ECSA The right person will be Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Clear communicator of technical information Leadership and team guidance Good time management under deadlines