PROJECT ENGINEER – PAARL
Paarl, Western Cape
Engineering
Salary: R300 000 CTC p.a. negotiable based on experience.

A leading supplier of packaging solutions based in Paarl, has an opportunity for a qualified SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER to join their team at their Head Office.

Skills and Capabilities:
• Diploma in Engineering as minimum requirement – Mechanical, Mechatronic or Industrial
• Engineering.
• Minimum experience: 4 years’ experience as a Project Engineer in preferably a manufacturing environment.
• Must be computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, 2D CAD, 3D CAD
• (advantageous)
• Must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team.
• Must be able to travel both nationally and internationally.
• A positive attitude, self-motivated and reliable.

Key Responsibilities:
• To perform system design and control implementation of said designs, under the leadership of the Project Manager.
• To provide technical leadership with regards to solutions offered, so that projects are completed to specific standards and criteria, within cost and to the required schedule.
• To confirm technical feasibility of mechanical solutions as offered to customers.
• To provide technical guidance and support to project team, operations department, sales department and clients.
• To become and stay knowledgeable on products, components and technology applicable to product range.
• Apart from a market-related salary and company benefits, the company offers exceptional growth opportunities and professional development experience.

Personality Traits:
• Ability to stay calm and apply logical thinking in stressful situations.
• Ability to multi task and prioritise urgent matters.
• Passionate about mechanical design engineering and willingness to “get hands dirty” when needed.
• Ability to think creatively and come up with inventive designs.
• Willingness to travel locally and abroad and commit extra effort when deadlines need to be met.
• Good communicator and a team player.