Project Engineer

Potentia Human Resources Inc.; Penticton; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial equipment manufacturing is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to manage client relationships and oversee project execution. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in project management. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in estimating and project management.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes like machining and welding.
• Strong understanding of project financials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and build client relationships.
• Review RFQs and prepare quotes.
• Plan, execute, and monitor projects.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

P. Eng. or Mechanical Technologist

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Full time | Potentia Human Resources Inc. | Canada

Posted On 28/04/2025

Job Information

Manufacturing

Work Experience 5+ years

City Penticton

State/Province British Columbia

V2A

Job Description

Our client, Waycon Manufacturing Ltd. is an industrial equipment and machinery manufacturer located in Penticton, BC. They specialize in building a wide variety of world-class equipment and machinery for customers across multiple industries in North America. Situated on over 2 acres of land, their facility is equipped with the latest in-house state-of-the-art tooling, equipment and engineering technology to provide a wide variety of manufacturing capabilities including concept design, CNC machining, fabrication, welding, painting, and assembly to testing.

They currently have an opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join their team. As the ideal candidate, you will have experience handlingclient relationships through providing technical assistance, quotations and overseeing the successful execution of projects from start to finish.You will review estimate requests, identify project costs, production timelines, materials and labour cost estimates and contract proposals. You will come with a solid foundation of costing and product design experience and will be comfortable working on several projects at once. With a keen sense of detail and strong communication skills, you will have the ability to coordinate different parties involved in each project to ensure that they are delivering on what was promised.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Maintain and build client relationships;
• Review RFQs and prepare quotes;
• Design and develop equipment and systems for efficient production;
• Prepare drawings and specifications;
• Plan, execute, and monitor projects, including procurement and budget management;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams;
• Attend site visits and meetings as required;
• Perform other assigned duties, as necessary.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, P. Eng., or Mechanical Technologist;
• 5 years + in estimating and project management;
• 7 years + in engineering/manufacturing and equipment design and manufacturing environment will be a strong asset;
• Exposure to a wide range of manufacturing processes; cutting, machining, welding, fabrication, sandblast, paint, and assembly;
• Hold high quality and safety standards in workmanship;
• Excellent in prioritizing, planning, and execution of projects;
• Solutions oriented leader with excellent collaboration and communication ability;
• Strong understanding of project financials;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically reading and creating spreadsheets in Excel;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and manage several projects at once;
• Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks;
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Waycon offers a competitive compensation package starting at $84,000 annually, with higher pay availablebased on experience and qualifications. They also provide comprehensive benefits, along with excellent opportunities for professional growth, career advancement, and a dynamic, supportive work environment. If you are a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for delivering innovative engineering solutions, we would love to hear from you.