Senior Project Engineer

1. Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Initiation

Lead project kick-off meetings, technical reviews, and regular progress discussions with customers and internal teams

Review project requirements, identify gaps or inconsistencies, and resolve technical or commercial issues with relevant stakeholders

Develop detailed project plans, milestones, schedules, and resource requirements for assigned projects

Project Execution & Monitoring

Monitor project execution and drive timely completion of engineering, procurement, assembly, testing, installation, and handover activities

Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables meet scope, budget, and timeline commitments

Plan and coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), verification, validation, and final project buyoff

Change & Risk Management

Manage scope changes, evaluate their impact on cost and schedule, and obtain the necessary internal and customer approvals

Identify project risks and issues early, recommend corrective actions, and follow through to closure

Lead the ECO process — track program/project changes and publish updated schedules as agreed with management

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, meeting records, technical submissions, change requests, and acceptance documents

Prepare and present project status updates, risks, recovery plans, and key action items to management and project teams

Prepare program reports and executive presentations; assist in metric development and tracking

Write Work Instructions, Process Flows, or Procedures related to program/project coordination

Compile and manage program/project documents (product plans, mechanical drawings, BOMs, purchase requisitions) and submit or archive them per department policies

Procurement & Delivery Support

Receive ad-hoc Purchase Orders from customers; perform invoicing, tracking, and record-keeping

Coordinate the submission of purchase requisitions and track progress through to proper closure of purchase orders

Follow up on shipments as needed to meet site and customer without delay

Customer Management & Project Closure

Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships

Receive customer issues/complaints and coordinate with related departments for solutions and timely feedback

Support project closure activities, including punch list tracking, final documentation, lessons learned, and handover to customers or service teams

Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, safety requirements, and project management best practices

2. Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

At least 5 years of experience as a Project Engineer or Technical Engineer in an automation, machine building, or system integration environment

Strong understanding of project management principles, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, cost control, and risk management

Experience in equipment design, build, testing, installation, and project delivery is an advantage

Ability to gather, analyze, and present technical and project information clearly to internal teams and customers

Good communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Able to work independently, lead project teams effectively, and contribute as a strong team player