Project Engineer

Role Summary

We're looking for a Project Engineer to drive the execution of engineering projects from concept to production. The role focuses on identifying and resolving project constraints, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects progress on schedule through proactive planning, communication, and follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day execution of engineering projects
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, and Vendors
• Identify technical and execution constraints, risks, and dependencies, and drive timely resolution
• Work closely with engineering teams to understand product architecture, design challenges, and technical trade-offs
• Ensure action items are clearly assigned, tracked, and closed
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and maintain alignment across stakeholders
• Prepare project dashboards, KPIs, and management updates
• Improve project execution through standardization, automation, and digital tools

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline
• Good understanding of mechanical and/or electronic systems, with the ability to participate confidently in technical discussions
• Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking with a structured approach to execution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills

• MS Project, TeamGantt, or similar project management tools
• Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems
• Basic Python or automation scripting

AI-Enabled Project Execution

We use Claude to accelerate planning, documentation, reporting, meeting summaries, and workflow automation. Candidates should be comfortable leveraging AI to improve productivity while applying sound engineering judgment.

What We're Looking For

• Strong ownership and execution mindset
• Ability to understand engineering challenges and remove execution bottlenecks
• Proactive in identifying and resolving constraints
• Excellent coordination and follow-through
• Ability to keep cross-functional teams aligned and accountable

Typical Projects

• New Product Development (NPD)
• Engineering Change Management (ECN/ECO)
• Cross-functional product launches
• Manufacturing readiness and production ramp-up
• PMO process improvement and automation

Primary Skills:

• 1st - 3rd & 5th Saturday & all Sundays
• Field Specialization: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related Engineering disciplines
• Category: Engineering
• Degree: B.E. / B.Tech
• Job location: PUNE, Tathawade
• Exp -1 - 2 Years exp