RightHirePlus Hiring! Full Time Project Engineer in Johor - Ricebowl

Project Engineer

Role Overview:

Act as the central liaison between the Head Office (HQ) Project Management & Control (PMC) team, the local factory production team, and clients. This critical role ensures all project milestones are achieved on time, within quality standards, and within budget, with a specific focus on sheet metal fabrication projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HQ & Factory Coordination (PMC Tasks):

• Serve as the primary interface between HQ PMC and local factory production, translating, coordinating, and following up on production schedules, tasks, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Monitor daily production activities to ensure strict compliance with HQ’s planning and project timelines.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, expedite processes, and address any manufacturing issues promptly.
• Request production schedule adjustments with local PMC to meet urgent client deadlines.
• Initiate or request specialized materials, tools, or jigs specifically required for assigned projects, subject to budget limits.

2. Client Communication & Project Management:

• Act as the direct point of contact for clients, handling technical inquiries, providing project updates, and reporting on progress.
• Interpret client requirements, specifications, and technical drawings, effectively communicating them to the production team.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project schedules, progress reports, and engineering changes (ECO/ECR).
• Represent the company in technical meetings, status updates, and daily project correspondence with clients.

3. Technical Support & Quality Control:

• Provide expert technical support and guidance in sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Conduct thorough site inspections, factory floor quality checks, and final product validation prior to shipment to clients.
• Manage troubleshooting efforts and rectify issues related to sheet metal assemblies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field.

Experience:

• More than 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven hands-on experience with sheet metal fabrication processes, drawing interpretation, and Quality Control (QC) standards.
• Experience in project management or project engineering, specifically within a manufacturing or factory environment.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical information to diverse audiences (HQ, factory, clients).
• Ability to interpret complex client requirements, specifications, and drawings.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Skilled in cross-functional coordination and collaboration.

Project Documentation Support Drawing Client Requirements Milestones Collaboration Adjustments Checks Compliance Timelines Validation Mechanical Engineering Quality Control Manufacturing Specifications Communication Skills Technical Support AutoCAD Materials Pressure Education Troubleshooting Documentation Planning Engineering Project Management Microsoft Office Communication Management