Engineering Manager

Not just a job, but a career Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect. About the Team Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do. Job Purpose - Plan and schedule project engineering activities efficiently. - Estimate required manhours and support the project manager in budget finalization. - Ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards. - Identify technical and engineering risks and develop mitigation strategies. - Assign and monitor project resources to optimize performance. - Track engineering progress and control manhours effectively. - Implement standardization to enhance resource and process efficiency. - Oversee all technical and design aspects throughout the project lifecycle. - Guide the project team, participate in critical design meetings, and support testing activities. - Adhere to organizational quality processes and workflow requirements. - Collaborate closely with project managers to drive project success. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities - Review customer project specifications and standard requirements. - Estimate and plan manpower, materials, and engineering deliverables for the entire project. - Develop and manage engineering schedules to align with the overall project timeline. - Estimate, track, and control manhours throughout the project lifecycle. - Review Quality Gate Checklists for system hardware and software engineering across all project phases—Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Control—to ensure project success. - Assess resource skill sets, allocate tasks, and monitor performance to optimize efficiency. - Provide technical guidance to Lead Project Engineers and Lead System Engineers on project-related issues. - Ensure adherence to industry standards, best practices, and organizational quality processes. - Support the project team in developing purchase requisitions and preparing technical evaluations for third-party package systems, cabinet integration, buyout items, and site contractor requirements. - Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and ensure compliance with project requirements. - Guide the project team in preparing for key design meetings with customers and end-users. - Actively participate in design review meetings alongside the project team, ensuring all technical aspects are addressed. - Identify and document deviations from project specifications and standards, ensuring corrective actions are taken. - Monitor project engineering progress and design aspects, raising design or scope changes when required. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, construction, and commissioning, to ensure seamless project execution. - Assist the Project Manager in preparing change orders by estimating efforts and resource requirements. - Support site execution teams by providing necessary technical clarifications and engineering solutions during installation, testing, and commissioning phases. - Serve as a core team member for mega projects, driving engineering execution from start to finish. - Ensure all engineering documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained. - Identify opportunities for process optimization and standardization to enhance productivity and efficiency. - Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce engineering cycle time and improve resource utilization. - Conduct post-project analysis to identify lessons learned and recommend improvements for future projects. - Train and mentor engineering teams on productivity improvement strategies and best practices. - Ensure all engineering documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained. - Support site execution teams by providing necessary technical clarifications and engineering solutions during installation, testing, and commissioning phases. - Report to the Engineering Division Manager and/or Project Director on a daily basis, providing updates on progress, risks, and critical issues. Qualification and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.