About the Company:Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, specialised in developing customised solutions for the Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, outside of Detroit, LINK maintains testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe: Europe, Asia, and South America.About the RoleThe Manufacturing Project Engineer is responsible for all tasks and activities related to manufacturing processes. They lead, budget and schedule internal projects supervising the manufacture of the systems including process improvements and troubleshooting.ResponsabilitiesResponsible for planning and overseeing equipment produced in Italy and coordinate all project elements including engineering design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and final acceptanceManage the project within budgetPrepare and maintain a GANTT to plan and monitor all the activities related to the assigned projectsKeep strong relationship with suppliers and monitor the manufacture and respect of delivery of componentsGenerates the Purchase Requests and RFQs to any supplier, expediting and monitoring deliveries on the assigned projectsPlan project requirements and resources, including the sourcing of sub-contract elements, etc.React promptly and effectively to changing client and product needsAnticipate any potential project risks, identifying and establishing corrective actionsProduce deliverables on-time to customer requirements, clarifying these requirements where necessaryAccurately cost any changes in specificationsProduce clear, focused and understandable explanations for change requestsTrack customer changes and participate in customer meetings when requiredParticipates in Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEAs), Quality history reviews, robustness studies, etcTrack tasks against the project timing planAssist with design verification and sign off reportingApply specific technical skills as required to support the customer or colleaguesBe willing and available to work at customer premises as requiredContribute to continuous improvement activitiesQuality control of work by appropriate reviews and track quality issues over the entire project scopeSupport and lead process improvement activitiesWrite reports and present progress at project meetings and to clientsPlan projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presentedFeeds with reliable data the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructionsUndertake continuous training and developmentPerform root cause analysis and resolve problemsLiaise and communicate with other departments (Engineering & Admin), customers, suppliers and other service providersSkillsEngineer (Dipl.-Ing.), mechanical educational background+4 year’ experience in Job Based Manufacturing (Manufacturing to Order)Experience in custom manufacturing projectsGood understanding of engineering principlesMechanical, electrical, electronic or software background desirableProven Project Engineering/Project Management experienceExperience in Bill of Material (BOM) structuresUnderstanding of legislation and standardsUnderstanding of design and production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap and re-work Example roles this job description may coverAbility to set priorities and meet deadlinesExcellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic teamAbility to prepare reports and use appropriate modes of communication, proficient at analyzing data, creating reportsAbility to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlinesDeep knowledge of industries’ standards, testing methodologies, tools, and equipmentAdvanced computer skills, in particular MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and PM toolsGood knowledge English language, written and spoken.Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines on the multiple assigned projects.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.Strong Customer OrientationClean, organized and disciplined approach to work and strong attention to details and accuracyStrong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsWe OfferA professional growth path within an international, dynamic company renowned for excellence in engineering solutionsChallenging, cutting-edge projects with high added value and tangible impactOpportunities for professional and financial growth are aligned with acquired skills and achieved resultsContinuous technical training and access to structured skill development programsA collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven working environmentA competitive compensation package, flexible working hours, and a high level of job securityPermanent employment contract