Machine Engineering Project Engineer

Overview

The Project Engineer in Machine Engineering plays a key role in driving initiatives aligned with the department’s strategic goals. These initiatives focus on opening new business opportunities, enhancing existing products, and reducing current and related costs. The role also provides cross-functional support to Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Logistics, and Technical Service teams, with a scope that includes products for both domestic and LATAM markets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design & Development Projects
   Lead and participate in the design and redesign of machinery, as well as cost-reduction and improvement projects. Coordinate trial runs for new developments and redesigns, assemble and validate prototypes through testing protocols, estimate financial impact, conduct benchmarking, and propose design and outsourcing alternatives. Responsible for generating parts, assemblies, and 3D models.

2. Product Specifications & Documentation
   Develop and maintain product specifications, material requirements, and manufacturing drawings in accordance with design updates or redesigns.

3. Technical Support & Reporting
   Provide technical documentation for product datasheets, respond to warranty claims and field test reports, manage engineering change requests and deviation approvals, prepare project status and activity reports, participate in supplier validation processes, and coordinate activity schedules with other departments.

4. Engineering Advisory
   Serve as a technical advisor for issues involving changes or deviations from the original design of welding machines and accessories.

5. Sales Training
   Deliver training sessions to the sales force on new welding machines and accessories.

6. Additional Duties
   Perform other tasks as assigned by the Product Leader.

Job Requirements

Technical Expertise:

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and product evaluation methodologies.
• Experience in supplier development and qualification.
• Proficiency in creating and managing material control plans.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives from concept to completion.

Professional Competencies:

• Analytical mindset with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills; extroverted and participative in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on projects and deliver results.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the metal-mechanical industry, specifically in product development involving mechanical components such as screws, gears, wheels, or heavy-duty vehicle parts (e.g., tractors or trucks).