Project Leader Engineering III- (Entry Level)

Vanderlande

  • Marietta, GA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Job Title Project Leader Engineering III- (Entry Level)Job DescriptionThe Project Leader Engineer III is responsible for leading a project team in organizing, optimizing, and realizing sold projects into a functional system design. Extensive planning and coordination with other disciplines are essential to ensure on-time, cost-effective, and efficient project execution. As the spearhead of the engineering team, the Project Leader Engineer III acts as a communication bridge between all parties, including customers, outside of engineering, and serves as the technical expert for the engineering team.Responsibilities & TasksProject Execution:
  • Execute projects from conception through customer handover, contributing positively to technical performance, financial results, and organizational success.
  • Oversee the system design, including mechanical, hardware, installation, and testing, leading to final handover to the customer.
  • Ensure system functionality and maintain technical quality for material handling systems.
Project Planning and Coordination:
  • Develop engineering project plans and schedules for the project team, consistently monitoring and reporting progress.
  • Coordinate and communicate activities with the Project Manager, Site Manager, and subcontractors as needed.
  • Collaborate closely with all members of the value chain to ensure as planned execution.
Documentation and Reporting:
  • Manage all engineering project-related information, including complete project archiving.
  • Report project progress and status to the Project Manager and Engineering Manager (Project Status Report with risks and opportunities).
Budget and Safety:
  • Monitor and control project engineering budgets.
  • Execute health and safety analysis and coordinate safety during the engineering phase.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working on large-scale material handling systems.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% or as required by project needs.
  • Proactive and hands-on work ethic.
  • Self-motivated with proven problem-solving abilities, especially in stressful situations.
  • Pragmatic and capable of balancing quality, schedule, costs, scope, and resources.
  • Ability to lead a specialized team responsible for complex projects.
  • Motivator and trainer for team members.
  • Knowledge of mechanical installation and design standards.
  • Basic knowledge of controls engineering theories and principles.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical installation and design standards.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Tools.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Project Management certification or experience.
  • Technical knowledge/background in material handling processes and standards.
  • In-depth knowledge of test approaches (Mechanical).
  • Leadership experience as a project team and people manager.

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