Technical Leader Mechanical

Within the Project Team, the Technical Leader ensures the achievement of the objectives in terms of scheduling meetings, cost optimization and resources management, implementing the best technical solutions (in terms of homogeneity, standardization, and compliance with requirements).

The Technical Leader applies industry knowledge and experience to manage projects from the quoting phase to the handover for commissioning.  The Technical Leader uses planning, resource and task management skills to direct engineering resources for the successful implementation of the assigned project.

Main areas of responsibilities are:

• Estimate the costs of technical solution and resources.
• Plan project technical activities and staffing (time, cost)
• Coordinate internal/external technical activities and people involved in the project
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and the application of company standards (products, processes, regulations, etc.) and identify opportunities for standardization
• Guarantee the achievement of the objectives in terms of time, quality, and costs. Track and submit project reports
• Provide technical support in the assembly, commissioning, installation and prototyping (product) phases and technical assistance at the customer site
• Coordinate resources for manufacturing/integration/commissioning operations with the Site Manager
• Identify possible areas of improvement in internal processes and lead/participate in improvement activities
• Interface with customer to finalize design requirements, reviews, and approvals throughout design phase
• Manage all the activities above in compliance with the company processes and quality assurance procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred, or a minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous experiences: extensive previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for this position.
• Languages: a 2nd language is a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of MS Office and CAD design

• Strong knowledge of machines and tools / controls. Understanding of mechanical system / controls design.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to write technical documents and reports for use as reference by engineering and technical writers as well as documentation for the project.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret customer specifications, electrical controls schematics, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to train and mentor other Technical Leaders, Automation, Mechanical or Control Engineers.
  • Determining how a system or process should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
  • Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
  • Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
• Writing computer programs for various purposes.
• Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
• Inspecting (field check) equipment in preparation for adding, removing, or modifying existing designs / equipment.
• Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Understand and comply with corporate and customer processes and procedures.