Project Engineer, Customer Projects

Emerson; Næstved Kommune; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Naestved, Denmark seeks a Project Engineer for Customer Projects to lead execution from handover to delivery. You coordinate cross-functional teams, act as technical contact, and ensure compliance with quality, schedule, and budget.

You will develop mechanical design adaptations, maintain docs, and collaborate with Sales, Operations, Sourcing, and Engineering to resolve technical questions and drive project success. Travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, project engineering, project coordination, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, materials, tolerances, manufacturing methods, and change management processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to quality, deadlines, and customer expectations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of customer projects from order handover through final delivery, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and contractual commitments.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers throughout project execution, providing updates, clarifications, and support.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor project milestones, deliverables, priorities, and interfaces across cross-functional teams.
• Develop and support mechanical adaptation designs, including flanges, connectors, and related components for customer applications.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, technical specifications, bills of materials, and product data within ERP systems.
• Evaluate and manage project changes, assessing impacts and coordinating updates with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions are technically sound, cost-effective, manufacturable, and aligned with quality standards and operational requirements.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), installation, commissioning, and other project-related activities when required.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Sourcing, and Engineering teams to resolve technical questions and drive project success.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by promoting standardization, knowledge sharing, and best practices.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project coordination

CAD tools

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Bilingual Danish/English

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Inventor

PTC Creo

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Project Engineer, Customer Projects professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you in Naestved, Denmark. As part of our Project Execution team, you will be responsible for delivering customer-focused engineering solutions from project handover through successful delivery. In this role, you will serve as a key technical contact for customers, coordinate project activities across multiple functions, and ensure that mechanical engineering solutions meet quality, schedule, and business requirements. This role delivers the solution by combining technical expertise, project ownership, and strong stakeholder collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead the execution of customer projects from order handover through final delivery, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and contractual commitments.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers throughout project execution, providing updates, clarifications, and support.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor project milestones, deliverables, priorities, and interfaces across cross-functional teams.
• Develop and support mechanical adaptation designs, including flanges, connectors, and related components for customer applications.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, technical specifications, bills of materials, and product data within ERP systems.
• Evaluate and manage project changes, assessing impacts and coordinating updates with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions are technically sound, cost-effective, manufacturable, and aligned with quality standards and operational requirements.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), installation, commissioning, and other project-related activities when required.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Sourcing, and Engineering teams to resolve technical questions and drive project success.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by promoting standardization, knowledge sharing, and best practices.

Who You Are:

You build strong relationships and actively place customer needs at the center of your decisions and actions. You navigate complex technical and project-related challenges, balancing multiple priorities while identifying practical solutions. You communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences, fostering collaboration across teams, functions, and locations. You take ownership of your work, adapt to changing circumstances, and consistently drive projects forward with a focus on delivering high-quality results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, project engineering, project coordination, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, materials, tolerances, manufacturing methods, and change management processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to quality, deadlines, and customer expectations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Experience using CAD tools such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, PTC Creo, or similar engineering software.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or equivalent platforms.
• Professional proficiency in Danish and English, both written and spoken.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to support customers, suppliers, testing, or commissioning activities.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Marine Engineering, Technical Design, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with marine, offshore, industrial automation, or project-based engineering environments.
• Knowledge of hydraulic or electrical systems.
• Experience supporting customer-facing projects involving technical documentation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Project management experience and an interest in continuously developing project execution capabilities.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives- because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

At Emerson, our values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion guide everything we do. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experiences and recognize that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and improve business outcomes. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and development and creating an environment where everyone can contribute, learn, and succeed.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

Our Commitment to Our People

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

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With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

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