Assistant Engineer, Projects

Job Responsibilities

As an Assistant Engineer, Projects, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering projects from project inquiry through successful customer acceptance.

Key Duties

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering projects from initial inquiry to final customer acceptance.
• Assist in pre-sales activities including feasibility studies, process validation, machine layout preparation, and technical proposal documentation.
• Monitor project schedules, project milestones, installation activities, and commissioning progress to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation such as meeting minutes, technical reports, project schedules, and progress updates.
• Participate in customer meetings, project reviews, technical discussions, and site visits.
• Track project costs and support monitoring of project profitability and budget performance.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet project deliverables and customer requirements.
• Travel locally and overseas as required to support machine installation, commissioning, customer training, and technical support activities.
• Support showroom operations, including housekeeping, preventive maintenance, workplace safety compliance, and 5S activities.
• Assist with customer visits, technical presentations, factory tours, and machine demonstrations alongside Sales and Applications teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Higher NITEC or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 1year of experience in project coordination, engineering, manufacturing, or CNC machine tool environments.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Training will be provided.

Technical Skills

• Basic proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ZWCAD, or other CAD software.
• Knowledge of CAM software will be an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of CNC machining processes, including multi-axis and multi-tasking machining, is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with machining principles, cutting tools, workholding systems, jigs and fixtures, factory automation, and manufacturing best practices.