Project Engineer

About Franke

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

The Franke Foodservice Systems division is a world-leading supplier of kitchen facilities, equipment and supplies solutions. As a full system manufacturer, distributor and program management partner, we supply global chains in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store and supermarket segments, helping to manage unit growth and upgrade their facilities.

About the job

The Project Engineer will manage all aspects of large, complex projects including overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.  GPD process will be utilized for Product Development projects.

Your tasks

• Manages day-to-day project development from initiation to completion; this will require discretion and ability to utilize independent judgement.  May run multiple projects at one time.
• Documents project scope. Tracks and reports project progress on a consistent and accurate basis. 
• Organizes major project assignments in logical, cost effective, and measurable steps. 
• Coordinates with Sales Management to provide consultation to customer. Recommends solutions, implementation, and deployment within project life cycle, as necessary. 
• Acts as point-of-contact and subject matter expert on behalf of the company. 
• Responsible for continuous improvement of overall project coordination and administration. 
• Formulates, interprets, and/or implements standard operating procedures for the department. 
• Follows general guidelines and standard operating procedures but has authority to deviate in the best interest of the company.
• Investigates and resolves issues on behalf of the customer and company. 
• Coordinates cross functional activities. 
• Finds, qualifies and hires subcontractors and vendors as necessary. Understands the bidding/estimating process and know how to effectively negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers. 
• Ensures 100% project execution and timely closure, achieves high customer satisfaction, and maintains excellent customer relations.  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required 
• PMP certification required 
• 5 years’ prior related work experience managing complex product development projects 
• At least 5 years’ experience working with an engineering team 
• Engineering Technology Certification (2 or 4 year) preferred 
• Or combination of education and experience may be considered
• Proficiency level of English

What we offer you

Competitive salary and comprehency salary

Contact details

Magdiel González Díaz | HR Business Partner
magdiel.gonzalez@franke.com