Project Engineer II

Manufacturing Engineer II (Alajuela, Costa Rica) 

What will you be doing? 

 Lead end-to-end program management activities with a diverse range of complexities.  

• Establish and manage cross-functional teams to accomplish the program milestones.
• Develop project documentation including procedures, documents related to validations (IQ, OQ, PQ, PPQ etc) datasheets test records etc.
• Ensure the document control system is maintained and internal approval workflow is followed.
• Ensure that the quality management system is followed.
• Help to coordinate a portfolio of projects, handling changes and interventions to maintain the portfolio's progress, and serve as the main point of reference for the overall health and savings pipeline.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to analyze needs and align strategies, timelines, and program execution.
• Collaborate with horizontal workstreams to address interdependencies, drive governance, and facilitate regular program and project calls.
• Lead team scrums to define program strategy and lessons learned and communicate with stakeholders throughout the project.
• Work closely with other project managers and business teams to create and maintain project pipelines according to business needs and KPIs.

What will you need to be successful?

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field (mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, materials).
• Experience: More than 2 years of experience in engineering.
• Languages: Advanced English skills.
• Knowledge: Qualification / Validation knowledge.
• Knowledge of the Office Package: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
• Competencies: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, within a team, and collaboratively across teams.
• Good communicator with active listening skills.
• Initiative / Proactivity.
• Able to face challenges in a positive way.
• Excellent interpersonal relations.
• Capable of prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.

Preferred Qualifications​

• Knowledge: Proficiently assesses program scope, identifies gaps in requirements, and efficiently resolves them.
• Develops comprehensive work breakdown structures, aids in accurate estimations, validates estimate confidence, and consolidates them into a robust program schedule when planning projects.
• Demonstrated track record of managing program budgets and financial resources to ensure successful program delivery.
• ​Demonstrates the ability to optimize the critical path to enhance program efficiency and timely delivery.
• Competencies: Experience in project management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously, balancing priorities effectively
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to changing program requirements.
• Leadership capabilities to guide program teams and collaborate with clients.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven people management skills in leading project team members, supporting succession planning, and team development.
• Ability to efficiently cope with change and manage risks and uncertainties.

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