PROJECT ENGINEER

Job Description:

• Manage and coordinate engineering projects from project initiation through completion.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, technical requirements, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, production, quality, engineering, and other internal departments to ensure smooth project execution.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, trackers, engineering documentation, and progress reports.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including design and drawing reviews, manufacturability assessment, and production readiness.
• Coordinate engineering changes and resolve technical issues encountered during project execution.
• Work closely with manufacturing and production teams to ensure projects meet customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules.
• Review and follow up on engineering drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and other technical documents.
• Assist in investigating quality and manufacturing issues and coordinate corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or risks, and implement appropriate mitigation actions.
• Coordinate prototype, qualification, testing, and first-article activities where required.
• Prepare project status updates and communicate key issues, risks, and action items to management and customers.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with company procedures, quality systems, and applicable industry standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve project execution, productivity, quality, and cost.
• Work with OEM suppliers to resolve all non-conforming (NC) parts issues and ensure replacements and warranty coverage are provided.
• BOM& Configuration Management to review and compare complex Bill of Materials(BOMs) across different tool configurations to identify new parts, missing parts and discrepancies, or required engineering changes.
• Monitor MRP run cycles against the Master Production Plan (MPP). Identify demand gaps, track long-lead-time (LLT) materials, and coordinate with procurement to adjust Purchase Requisitions (PRs) or expedite parts under allocation..
• Assist the Project Manager in pricing analysis, updating standard cost templates, and tracking OEM price fluctuations.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned by the supervisor or management.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in project engineering, manufacturing engineering, NPI, or semiconductor equipment manufacturing is advantageous.
• Experience working with engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of CAD software and ability to interpret mechanical drawings would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/ MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for navigating BOMs, PRs, and inventory levels is preferred.
• Strong project coordination, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Able to manage multiple projects and work effectively under tight deadlines.