Department: Crushers
Role:
The Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring the successful technical delivery of mining equipment solutions by coordinating engineering activities and aligning standardized products with project-specific requirements. This role serves as a critical link between Product Business Line and project execution, ensuring that engineering deliverables meet customer expectations, quality standards, and schedule commitments. The ideal candidate is a self-driven professional with strong technical acumen, project coordination experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a global environment.
Your responsibilities
Manage multiple projects simultaneously (10+), ensuring timely and high-quality technical delivery.
Act as the primary technical interface between customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Review project specifications and sales order documents to define scope, engineering objectives, and deliverables.
Adapt standardized mining products and solutions to meet project-specific requirements.
Coordinate cross-functional engineering activities to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
Manage and resolve technical queries, deviations, and change requests throughout the project lifecycle.
Support procurement activities by providing technical evaluations, vendor clarifications, and documentation.
Make independent decisions with minimal supervision while maintaining alignment with project scope.
Monitor project progress, evaluate outcomes, and recommend improvements to processes and procedures.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing within the team.
Communicate effectively across all organizational levels and with global teams.
Required Qualifications
Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering principles.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with customers and internal teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in mining equipment, bulk material handling, or heavy industrial systems.
Familiarity with global project execution and working across diverse cultures and regions.
Experience with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and project management platforms (e.g., Monday.com).
Demonstrated experience supporting procurement and vendor management processes.
Prior experience mentoring or leading junior engineers.
Key Success Metrics
On-time and on-budget delivery of engineering solutions across multiple concurrent projects.
Quality and accuracy of engineering deliverables and documentation.
Contribution to continuous improvement of engineering and project execution processes.
Education Qualification
Postgraduate Graduate in Mechanical/Production/Automobile Engineering from a reputed university or equivalent.
Experience
Minimum of 8 to 12 years of experience in project engineering, project execution, or project management.
What we offer
• Competitive remuneration package & access to salary packaging options to allow you to maximize your after-tax income.
• Competitive benefits package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options.
• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
• Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
• Employee Assistance program for you and your immediate family
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• Continuous development and training in your area of expertise within a global Organization
As an equal-opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion.
We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.
FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers
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FLSmidth Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 603103
