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 technology Overseeing assigned Engineering and technical projects Ensuring customer satisfaction with respect to all Engineering projects Developing and implementing project schedules and forecasts Coordinating and checking of engineering deliverables Reporting monthly on project status and change orders Planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects Assisting in the preparation of engineering project and machine acquisition proposals Assisting in the coordination of pricing, estimating, scoping strategies for proposed projects and in the development and preparation of technical specifications Assisting in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, permits and designs for project Implementing successful engineering projects Communicating extensively with assigned project Clients, external customers and suppliers, both overseas and local Travelling to foreign machine manufacturers to spec and sign off machines Taking responsibility for commissioning and running multi- million rand machinery REQUIREMENTS Bsc Mechanical or Mechatronics degree 3 5 years experience in a Manufacturing Environment Project Management Diploma would be advantageous An ability to communicate at all levels Be familiar with ISO procedures An ability to communicate effectively at all levels An ability to negotiate effectively A strong ability to think logically and rationally Be highly computer literate especially excel skills Be assertive and forthright Be enthusiastic, positive and self energized A strong financial and commercial aptitude Excellent problem solving skills Excellent numeracy skills An ability to work effectively in team