Level:

Individual Contributor

Employment Type:

Full-time

Permanent

Location:

Mexico

Job Function:

Projects

Industry:

Industrial Air Quality

Oil & Energy

Who We Are:

AAF International offers the most comprehensive clean air solutions available across the globe. Selling under the American Air Filter® and the AAF International® brand names, AAF International has been an industry pioneer since 1921 with manufacturing operations in 22 countries and over 6000 employees globally. Our products are the industry benchmarks for quality and performance. Our applications include commercial, industrial and residential solutions from the filters used in your home to the most critical cleanroom and power generation applications.

We are a member of the Daikin Group, the world's largest air conditioning provider with $30 billion in revenue and over 75,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1924, Daikin has grown into a diversified industrial manufacturing company offering solutions in clean, air, air conditioning, refrigeration, chemicals, oil hydraulics, defence systems and electronics.

Our culture of continuous improvement, safety and world class operations is driven by our people-centred management philosophy. This philosophy is built around mutual selection: that while AAF seeks top talent people to join and deliver on our team, we also want each team member to receive job satisfaction, growth and development, and continued happiness in being a long-term member of the AAF family. This is fuelled by our belief in treating our people, our supply partners, our customers and our environment with the trust and respect we each require, and our passion to give back to our community for our success.

Position Summary:

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join the existing team in our Power & Industrial (P&I) Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for internally and externally managing the activities and processes related to the execution of Work Orders of the systems and equipment for air filtration and management, seeking to improve costs and execution times.

Position Responsibilities:

• Planning and monitoring of the activities of each project (Work Order)

• Team Management: Lead a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including engineers and technicians, contractors and service providers.

• Design and Engineering Oversight: Ensure that proposed designs and technical solutions meet project requirements and industry standards and best practices.

• Supervise the development of plans, calculations and necessary technical documentation.

• Risk management: Identify and manage risks associated with projects. implement mitigation measures and ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations.

• Coordination with stakeholders: Collaborate with clients, suppliers and other internal departments Maintain a strong relationship with clients, manage their expectations and provide regular updates on project progress.

• Preparation of manufacturing progress and cost reports

• Monitoring of Purchase Orders related to the Project (Work Order)

• Workshop monitoring of the activities for the realization of the product.

• Size equipment and accessories for their correct transfer and delivery to the customer.

• Selection of transport for the correct transfer of equipment and accessories to the client's plant.

• Monitoring and reconciliation of expenses generated from workshop visits with the AAF finance team.

• Cost report update

• Carry out internal work plan and for delivery to the client (MS Project)

• Follow up on the MS Project work plan on the CELOXIS platform.

Person Specification:

Education, Qualifications and Affiliations

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Mechanical / Electrical / Electromechanical / Industrial / Chemical / Mechatronics or related.
• Technical English spoken, written, reading & listening (medium – high level)

Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years relevant experience in a similar role role, management, supervision and execution of industrial equipment manufacturing projects
• Engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial type industry (automotive, HVAC, industrial equip).
• Knowledge of air filtration equipment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office / Ms Project
• Knowledge in negotiation, supplier development and logistics

Licenses or Certifications

• Driving license
• DC3 Safety Courses

Technical Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in project management (preferably in the manufacturing of industrial equipment)
• Reading plans for the manufacture of industrial equipment
• Understanding technical specifications

• Basic knowledge of steel process manufacturing, welding, filtration systems, principles of mechanical and pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of transport and traffic regulations for transport with excess dimensions.

Skills

Essential

Must exhibit the following core competencies:

• communication skills
• problem analysis and solving
• Technical analytics – apply knowledge
• strategic thinking and planning
• organizational and planning skills
• attention to detail
• negotiating skills
• team player
• stress tolerance
• customer orientation
• presentation skills

What’s on Offer:

An opportunity to join an established and successful international business with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Applications:
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and supported. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. 

All applications must be submitted in English.