Graduate Project Engineer

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Omagh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec is seeking a Graduate Project Engineer to support the Project Management team from order to completion. You will coordinate activities across Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality and customers, tracking progress and resolving issues to ensure project success.

The role requires proactive communication, willingness to learn, and the ability to work with people at all levels in a manufacturing setting. Travel is minimal and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Manufacturing, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Placement or internship experience within an engineering, manufacturing or project environment would be beneficial.
• Strong IT capabilities and ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in planning and execution of customer projects.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones and key deliverables.
• Assist in tracking project costs, risks, actions and progress updates.
• Liaise with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Quality to meet requirements.
• Attend project meetings and issue meeting minutes and trackers.
• Support FATs, customer visits and project reviews.
• Analyse project data and prepare reports, dashboards and KPI updates.
• Investigate project issues and identify practical solutions.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure records are up to date.
• Support customer communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes and systems.
• Develop understanding of Telestack products, manufacturing processes and delivery requirements.
• Take ownership of assigned projects as experience develops.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Multi-priority management

Fast-paced environment

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business, PM, Manufacturing or IT

Tools

Excel

Job description

Graduate Project Engineer

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.The Project Graduate will support the Project Management team in the successful delivery of customer projects from order through to completion. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate to develop a career in project management within an engineering and manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality and customers to coordinate project activities, track progress, resolve issues and support the successful delivery of projects. The role requires strong communication skills, a proactive approach, confidence working with people at all levels, and a willingness to learn and develop within the business.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in the planning and execution of customer projects.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones and key deliverables.
• Assist in tracking project costs, risks, actions and progress updates.
• Liaise with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Quality teams to ensure project requirements are achieved.
• Attend project meetings and issue meeting minutes and action trackers.
• Support coordination of Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), customer visits and project reviews.
• Analyse project data and prepare reports, dashboards and KPI updates.
• Assist in investigating project issues and identifying practical solutions.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Support customer communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes and business systems.
• Develop a strong understanding of Telestack products, manufacturing processes and project delivery requirements.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and responsibilities as experience develops.

About the role

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: Minimal – occasional travel may be required for customer visits or training.

NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

About the company

Since 1985, Telestack has transformed from a small engineering firm into a global leader in mobile bulk material handling solutions by successfully exploring gaps in the market and offering bespoke engineered solutions to meet the needs of their customers. The respected company have built a leading portfolio of mobile bulk material handling equipment and now offer the widest range of mobile conveyors in the international marketplace. Offering Ship loaders, Ship Unloaders, Hopper Feeders, Truck Unloaders, Bulk Reception Feeders, Stockpiling Conveyors, Link Conveyors and Telescopic Stackers, Telestack have thousands of custom-designed global installations in a range of applications.

Required Criteria

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Manufacturing, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Placement or internship experience within an engineering, manufacturing or project environment would be beneficial.
• Strong interest in developing a career in project management.

Desired Criteria

• Strong IT and systems capability with excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Ability to learn new software systems and digital tools quickly.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments and with customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Commercial awareness and a desire to understand how projects impact business performance.

Skills you’ll need