Mechanical Project Engineer

Wide and Wise; Akdeniz; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in Turkey is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to manage projects from design to delivery. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience, preferably in heavy industrial machinery. Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD is required. This role offers the chance to lead and mentor junior engineers and implement modern engineering practices in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Opportunity to mentor junior engineers

Leadership role in modern engineering practices

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering.
• Experience in cement/concrete machinery or heavy industrial machinery preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end-to-end, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Communicate with clients to understand needs and integrate them into projects.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, supporting their development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Hands-on engineering expertise

Project management

Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong command of English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

ERP systems

AUTOCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join the team of our partner. This role requires strong leadership skills, hands-on engineering expertise, and the ability to manage projects from design to delivery.

Role Overview

As a Project Engineer, your main responsibility will be to communicate with clients and sales representatives to understand project requirements, design and oversee projects and production workflows using SOLIDWORKS and ERP systems, and ensure on-time delivery in compliance with quality standards. You will also lead junior engineers, prepare and update onboarding documentation, maintain data flow in ERP, and create visible workflow diagrams to support clarity in processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects end-to-end, ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Communicate with clients to understand needs and integrate them into projects
• Design projects in SOLIDWORKS and prepare detailed production documentation
• Create and integrate production flowcharts into ERP systems
• Ensure accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) in ERP
• Conduct or outsource FEA, thermal, fluid mechanics, and fatigue analyses
• Perform project cost estimations and prepare costings for RFQs
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, supporting their development
• Prepare onboarding documentation for new engineers
• Report current production status to management
• Implement Kanban or Scrum practices into the team
• Apply Kaizen methodology to improve workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with minimum 5 years of experience
• Preferably experienced in cement/concrete machinery or heavy industrial machinery
• Proficient in SOLIDWORKS and AUTOCAD
• Strong command of English (written and spoken)
• Demonstrated leadership skills, collaborative mindset, positive attitude, and ability to make independent decisions
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently, including active involvement at project sites
• Military service completed (for male candidates)

What We Offer

• The opportunity to take ownership of projects from design to delivery
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can apply modern engineering practices (Kaizen, Scrum, Kanban)
• A leadership role where you can mentor junior engineers and directly impact business success