Project Engineer

Our client, a company operating within the manufacturing sector is seeking to fill the position of Project Engineer.

Our client, a company operating within the manufacturing sector is seeking to fill the position of Project Engineer.

 JOB SUMMARY

The Project Engineer – Mechanical & Electrical will provide engineering and project support for the installation of new machinery. This role is designed as a permanent, long-term position within the organisation.

While the initial focus will be on the delivery and execution of the machinery installation and facility extension project, the role will continue beyond project completion. The successful candidate will transition into a key plant engineering position, contributing to operational optimisation initiatives, equipment reliability, process efficiency, maintenance strategy, and the execution of future engineering and capital works and future capital investment projects.

 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.       Project Phase Responsibilities

• Support the mechanical and electrical engineering aspects of new equipment installation.
• Develop and maintain factory layout and services CAD drawings.
• Coordinate equipment positioning, utilities, and infrastructure requirements.
• Liaise with OEMs, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Support installation, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Monitor project progress and assist in resolving technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and engineering standards.

 2.       Long-Term Responsibilities

• Support ongoing plant engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead or support future capital expenditure and plant improvement projects.
• Maintain and update as-built drawings and technical documentation.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and safe operation of plant equipment and utilities.
• Lead preventative and corrective maintenance activities, including PM scheduling and execution.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and control system failures using structured root-cause analysis.
• Manage critical spares, maintenance tools, and asset registers to minimize downtime risk.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and drive improvement actions.
• Plan and coordinate plant shutdowns, maintenance windows, and engineering works.
• Support plant optimisation initiatives and recommend equipment upgrades based on performance data.
• Maintain operational continuity across shifts and evolving plant systems.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing engineering role.
• Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Strong CAD capability (AutoCAD preferred).
• Practical understanding of industrial machinery and factory services.
• Experience working within live manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work on-site and manage multiple contractors and stakeholders.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
• Experience working on site-based engineering or machinery installation projects.
• Familiarity with power distribution systems, motor drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Exposure to automation and control systems integration.
• Project management or commissioning experience.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those favourably considered will be contacted.