Project Engineer

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

BUSINESS: CIRCOR INDUSTRIAL

LOCATION: COIMBATORE, INDIA

DIRECT REPORTING: PROJECT MANAGER

FUNCTIONAL REPORTING: NA

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

Coordinate end-to-end order fulfilment and support New Product Development (NPD). Manage the full lifecycle from Purchase Order receipt through engineering, production, testing & clearances, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. Handle engineered-to-order (ETO) and configure-to-order (CTO) projects. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage priorities and keep management and customers updated. Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners to meet customer expectations.

Principal Activities

• Manage the customer orders from receipt to dispatch acting as a single point of contact.
• Review customer specifications, datasheets, GA drawings with relevant teams and ensure technical alignment before execution.
• Plan and monitor production activities including machining, assembly, testing, and painting. Track and control projects documentation and ensure objectives are being met.
• Drive New Product Development (NPD) & product transition projects adhering to the Gate review process.
• Monitor project timelines, identify risks (technical, supply, production), and implement mitigation plans.
• Lead project meetings including kick-off, design review, customer updates, and internal production reviews.
• Track and control all Project and order documentation

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• 4–5 years of relevant experience managing customer orders within a similar industry

• Strong communication skills across both technical and commercial domains

• Customer-focused approach with a proactive problem-solving mindset

• Proven ability to manage multiple engineered orders and development projects concurrently

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Highly organized with strong project management and execution capabilities
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively to meet both organizational and customer expectations
• Experienced in reviewing, interpreting, and clearly communicating contractual and technical specifications
• Skilled in leading internal and external project meetings, including order handovers, kick-offs, and design reviews
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders across diverse geographical locations
• Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office applications, including MS Project
• Experience in managing New Product Development (NPD) projects following structured stage-gate review processes

Education & Experience

• Education: B.E in Mechanical / Instrumentation

• Experience: 5 years of experience

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