Operations Engineer

Job Purpose

• The Operations Engineer is the technical execution lead for all assigned projects within their product line portfolio.
• Each engineer owns the end-to-end project journey from production planning through quality
  
  

• Manage the full lifecycle of all assigned projects — approximately 15-20 active projects per engineer across all projects.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules, coordinating with the production floor to align manufacturing milestones with client delivery commitments.
• Identify schedule risks and deviations early, implementing corrective actions and escalating to the Team Leader where required.
• Conduct regular project progress reviews with internal production and procurement teams to ensure continuity and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate project handover activities, including client acceptance inspections, delivery documentation, and post-delivery follow-up.
• Ensure all vehicles under assigned projects are built in full compliance with the client specification.
• Review and approve technical documentation, build specifications, and engineering drawings prior to production commencement.
• Conduct or coordinate in-process and final quality inspections, recording all findings against the project quality plan.
• Raise, manage, and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for any identified deviations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective action are completed within defined timelines.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors responsible for components and services
  
  

• Monitorsupplierdeliveryperformanceandqualityagainstpurchaseordersandproject specifications.
• Coordinate third-party inspections, certifications, and factory acceptance tests required for all projects.
• Escalate supplier performance issues to the Team Leader and Procurement, maintaining a formal record of actions taken.
• Maintain complete, accurate project records for every assigned project including build documentation, inspection records, client correspondence, and compliance certificates.
• Provide regular project status updates to the Senior Coordinator for inclusion in weekly management reports.
• Prepare and submit incident reports, corrective action records, and technical deviation requests as required.
• Support the Coordinators in preparing client-facing status updates, project progress reports, and delivery documentation.
• Provide production progress report to Sales.
• Request for production plan from production to streamline all processes and set deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with the KOM/Project Initiation Specialist at the start of each new project to ensure scope, timeline, and stakeholder requirements are fully captured.
• Coordinate with the Senior Coordinator on scheduling conflicts, documentation priorities, and resource constraints across the shared project portfolio.
• Participate in the monthly team sync, providing accurate project status updates and flagging any unresolved blockers.
• Support the Team Leader in preparing project data for management review presentations.
  
  

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in operations, project engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in vehicle manufacturing, fire-fighting equipment, or specialist vehicle sectors is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS 9100 quality standards.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and PMIS documentation systems.
• Experience in supplier management and third-party inspections.
  
  

• Strong technical knowledge in vehicle engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent project management and scheduling abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Effective communication with internal teams, clients, and suppliers.
• Attention to detail in documentation and quality compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/project management systems.
  
  

• Managing 15-20 active projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Resolving technical and supplier issues within tight project timelines.
• Maintaining full documentation accuracy across a large and dynamic project portfolio.
• Coordinating across multiple internal departments to keep projects on schedule.