Project & Application Engineer (Marine)

FOCAL SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine engineering company in Singapore is seeking a skilled project manager to oversee marine engine sales projects. The role involves coordinating client relationships, ensuring project timelines are met, and providing technical solutions throughout the sales process. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in marine engine sales or technical support and demonstrate strong project management skills. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders in the maritime sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in marine engine sales or technical support in the maritime sector.
• Expertise in project management and successful handling of commercial projects.
• Experience managing technical projects involving shipyards or equipment manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, arrange, and monitor assigned projects according to requirements.
• Establish relationships with marine sector clients for technical support.
• Collaborate to secure permits and approvals for sales activities.
• Monitor project timelines and progress, addressing difficulties.
• Liaise with Head Office for shipment documentation.

Skills

Project management

Customer interaction

Technical solutions provision

Job description

• Preparing, arranging, coordinating, and monitoring their assigned projects along with drawings and plan according to the projects' requirements.
• Monitoring classifications, standards, rules, and practices suitable to the projects' requirements.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with marine sector clients to ensure technical expertise and support throughout the sales process.
• Collaborate with local businesses to get necessary permits, approvals, and documentation for regional sales activities.
• Interacting with customers to interpret their wants and requirements to the workshop and contractors, and reporting project status to managers on a regular basis.
• Adapt common engine designs to match customer requirements includes conducting calculations on power output, fuel efficiency, emissions and cooling systems.
• Maintain the project timeline by monitoring progress and coordinating activities, addressing difficulties, and preparing status reports along with.
• Coordinating materials and assisting with logistics, shipment, and receipt parts/equipment.
• Monitor and follow-up with Head Office on engine shipment documentation and engine delivery schedule to guarantee timely delivery in accordance with contract specifications.
• Liaise with Head Office and suppliers for paperwork.
• Provide technical solutions and answers to customers' installation and technical concerns.
• Organize, collate, and prepare detailed mechanical (2D or 3D formats) electrical designs for customers to follow their specifications
• To complete any other tasks specified by the Project Manager, including Conferences, exhibitions, and technical meetings
• Prepare a quote and other requested documents for sales managers.

Requirements:

• A minimum of three years' experience in marine engine sales, projects, and applications engineering or technical support in the maritime sector.
• Expertise in project management, handling, and implementation.
• Successfully managed technical and commercial projects from start to finish preferably involving shipyards, vessel owners, or original equipment manufacturers.