The Project Engineer is responsible and accountable for the cross-functional management of new product development and sustaining projects. These projects range in complexity that span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. The Project Engineer coordinates the efforts of engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales and other cross-functional groups to optimize time to market while monitoring project and product cost, schedule, and resources. The Project Engineer must build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization, to ensure success of the projects.
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Responsibilities
- Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the agreed-upon scope
- Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path
- Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors
- Follow reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
- Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip
- Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans
- Ensure the projects are following the NPDI, New Product Development & Introduction process
- Identify and lead continuous improvement projects
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in project management
- Must have experience in new product development project management in a manufacturing industry (Experience in IT is not considered)
- Must have experience in waterfall (stage gate) project management method
- Must have good communication skills in English
- Should have knowledge in risk management and risk response methods
- Should have an idea about Gantt Chart schedule management
- Experience in communication management among stakeholders
- Experience in project KPI reporting
- Must have experience in project planning
- Demonstrated competence in problem-solving, data analysis, and project planning
- Experience leading cross-functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call
- Ability to quickly develop cross-functional relationships to achieve business objectives
- Process and results-oriented with proven ability to accomplish goals
- Experience with 3-phase power distribution or Busbar products is preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications
- Microsoft Project or Smartsheet experience preferred
- Strong communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred
- PMP or any other project management training preferred (not compulsory)
Location
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
