Lead Project Engineer: Fabrication & Refurbishment

Lincoln Electric; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Malaga is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to organize and oversee fabrication and refurbishment projects from ideation to completion. You will coordinate people and processes to deliver on time, within budget and to the required outcomes.

The role requires strong engineering leadership and site-based project delivery experience. You will manage complex projects, develop schedules, prepare designs and documentation, and provide technical guidance to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years’ drafting experience within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated Project Engineering experience in mining process plants.
• Strong field management and site-based project delivery experience.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and lead complex engineering and refurbishment projects.
• Prepare proposals, quotations and scopes of work for new and ongoing projects.
• Deliver engineering designs, including 3D modelling and 2D technical drawings.
• Develop manufacturing schedules to ensure efficient resource utilisation.
• Provide high-level technical support and advice to clients and key stakeholders.
• Create and maintain job travellers, job cards and project documentation within the ERP system.
• Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Manufacturing Data Reports (MDRs) for customers.
• Develop nesting and cutting plans for CNC plasma operations.
• Support production teams by resolving technical queries and providing engineering guidance.
• Review and verify job cards, engineering drawings and quotations for fabrication and refurbishment activities.
• Liaise with the sales team to provide technical support and respond to technical queries.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Provide engineering leadership and operational support during Engineering Manager absences.
• Mentor and develop project engineering team members through coaching and technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, quality assurance requirements and project specifications.
• Monitor project performance, deliverables and quality outcomes to achieve client expectations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Lincoln Electric in Malaga is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to organize and oversee fabrication and refurbishment projects from ideation to completion. You will coordinate people and processes to deliver on time, within budget and to the required outcomes.

The role requires strong engineering leadership and site-based project delivery experience. You will manage complex projects, develop schedules, prepare designs and documentation, and provide technical guidance to clients and stakeholders.