Senior Project Engineer

ZAMA Precision Industry Manufacturing Philippines, Inc.; Batangas City; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ZAMA Precision Industry Manufacturing Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead and manage manufacturing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring objectives are met on time, within budget and to quality standards.

You will coordinate with cross‑functional teams across engineering, production, and quality to plan actions, resources and timelines. You will champion data‑driven decision making, manage risks, maintain thorough documentation, and report progress clearly to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5+ years in project management.
• Master’s degree in engineering is an advantage.
• Leadership track record with results, especially in manufacturing.
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering principles and processes.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, PPAP and PDCA.
• Knowledge of production concepts and industry standards.
• Analytical, data-driven problem solving using 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa.
• Strong data interpretation and informed decision making.
• Excellent written and spoken English; able to collaborate globally.

Responsibilities

• Plans action items, resources, and timelines with cross-functional managers.
• Guides the team to ensure timely completion and accountability.
• Identifies risks to milestones and proposes mitigations.
• Reviews status with cross-functional teams and sets priorities.
• Communicates data-driven, clear, respectful messages under pressure.
• Demonstrates ownership for the project and team growth.
• Supports team with engagement and clear decisions under stress.
• Creates and maintains documentation for team and stakeholders.
• Reports concisely to supervisor and management.
• Contributes to PMO KPIs and supports production when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Data-driven communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial/Mechanical)

Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent (advantage)

Tools

PFMEA

Control plans

PPAP

PDCA

Job description

Main goal of job:

• Leads and manages projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery of project objectives within established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Plans action items, resources, and timelines in detail by coordinating with cross‑functional department managers. Scheduled activities are continuously updated and shared with teams and stakeholders on a regular basis.

• Provides guidance to ensure timely completion of activities and holds team members accountable for their responsibilities.

• Identifies risks to on‑time milestone completion, resource availability, and quality target achievement; classifies them appropriately in terms of severity and occurrence and recommends mitigating measures.

• Periodically reviews the status of scheduled activities with cross‑functional teams, setting clear, goal‑oriented priorities.

• Even under pressure, communication is expected to be data driven, clear and respectful.

• Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership for the project and team, fostering a motivating environment.

• Even in stressful situations, provides the team with assurance by actively supporting members with engagement, constructive solutions and clear decisions.

• Creates and maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation for the team and stakeholders.

• Regularly reports to the direct supervisor and management in a concise, accurate, and clear manner.

• Proactively contributes to upholding PMO KPIs and supports production when needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) with proven experience of minimum 5 years in the field of project management.

• Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent is an advantage / preferred.

• Experience in supportive and results‑driven leadership with a track record of successful project completion.

• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering principles, as well as processes related to manufacturing. Results‑driven hands‑on mentality.

• Proficiency with MLA tools and documents such as PFMEA, Control plans, PPAP, PDCA.

• Proven extensive knowledge of production concepts and industry standards.

• Analytical thinking, troubleshooting and problem‑solving methodology using 8D, 5‑Why, Ishikawa.

• Ability to quickly understand and analyze data and make informed decisions.

• Data‑driven, clear and transparent communication in advanced written and oral English and ability to work with cross‑functional international team through all levels in the organization.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English.