A well known packaging manufacturing company based in Johannesburg is currently recruiting for a Project Engineer (Mechanical or Mechatronics):PROJECT ENGINEER A position has arisen in our Gauteng branch for a Project Engineer. The successful applicant will be responsible for the following: (amongst other duties)Overseeing installations of various new multi million rand machines and technologyOverseeing assigned Engineering and technical projectsEnsuring customer satisfaction with respect to all Engineering projectsDeveloping and implementing project schedules and forecastsCoordinating and checking of engineering deliverablesReporting monthly on project status and change ordersPlanning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projectsAssisting in the preparation of engineering project and machine acquisition proposalsAssisting in the coordination of pricing, estimating, scoping strategies for proposed projects and in the development and preparation of technical specificationsAssisting in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, permits and designs for projectImplementing successful engineering projectsCommunicating extensively with assigned project Clients, external customers and suppliers, both overseas and localTravelling to foreign machine manufacturers to spec and sign off machinesTaking responsibility for commissioning and running multi- million rand machineryREQUIREMENTS Bsc Mechanical or Mechatronics degree3 5 years experience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentProject Management Diploma would be advantageousAn ability to communicate at all levelsBe familiar with ISO proceduresAn ability to communicate effectively at all levelsAn ability to negotiate effectivelyA strong ability to think logically and rationallyBe highly computer literate especially excel skillsBe assertive and forthrightBe enthusiastic, positive and self energizedA strong financial and commercial aptitudeExcellent problem solving skillsExcellent numeracy skillsAn ability to work effectively in team