Mechanical Project Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Fully remote

Health insurance

PM training

Career growth

Remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Mechanical Project Engineer to join their fully remote team. You will manage mechanical projects from initiation to completion, coordinating with distributed teams to ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mechanical engineering, with at least 2 years in project management, strong PM methodologies, and proficiency in CAD and project management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including 2+ years in PM.
• Proven track record in managing mechanical engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies and tools.
• Proficient in CAD and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of mechanical engineering projects from initiation to closure.
• Coordinate activities with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and clients in a virtual setting.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Ensure compliance with technical specs, quality, and regulations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; communicate progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Project

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Mechanical Project Engineer to join their fully remote team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to manage and execute mechanical engineering projects from initiation to completion, all while working from home. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing project activities, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills, a solid understanding of mechanical systems, and excels in a remote work environment, effectively collaborating with distributed teams and stakeholders to achieve project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of mechanical engineering projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
• Coordinate project activities with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and clients in a virtual setting.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Ensure projects meet all technical specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing potential issues to minimize impact.
• Communicate project progress, status, and key decisions to stakeholders through regular reports and meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with at least 2 years in project management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing mechanical engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in CAD software and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with experience in remote project management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and project management training.
• Chance to lead impactful projects with a forward-thinking company.
• Supportive and collaborative remote team culture.