Manifacturing Project Engineer
Pubblicato il 06-08-2026 - Link Engineering in Genova
About the Company
Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, specialised in developing customised solutions for the Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, outside of Detroit, LINK maintains testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe: Europe, Asia, and South America.
About the Role The Manufacturing Project Engineer is responsible for all tasks and activities related to manufacturing processes. They lead, budget and schedule internal projects supervising the manufacture of the systems including process improvements and troubleshooting.
Responsabilities
Responsible for planning and overseeing equipment produced in Italy and coordinate all project elements including engineering design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and final acceptance
Manage the project within budget
Prepare and maintain a GANTT to plan and monitor all the activities related to the assigned projects
Keep strong relationship with suppliers and monitor the manufacture and respect of delivery of components
Generates the Purchase Requests and RFQs to any supplier, expediting and monitoring deliveries on the assigned projects
Plan project requirements and resources, including the sourcing of sub-contract elements, etc.
React promptly and effectively to changing client and product needs
Anticipate any potential project risks, identifying and establishing corrective actions
Produce deliverables on-time to customer requirements, clarifying these requirements where necessary
Accurately cost any changes in specifications
Produce clear, focused and understandable explanations for change requests
Track customer changes and participate in customer meetings when required
Participates in Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEAs), Quality history reviews, robustness studies, etc
Track tasks against the project timing plan
Assist with design verification and sign off reporting
Apply specific technical skills as required to support the customer or colleagues
Be willing and available to work at customer premises as required
Contribute to continuous improvement activities
Quality control of work by appropriate reviews and track quality issues over the entire project scope
Support and lead process improvement activities
Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to clients
Plan projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presented
Feeds with reliable data the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions
Undertake continuous training and development
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
Liaise and communicate with other departments (Engineering & Admin), customers, suppliers and other service providers
Skills
Engineer (Dipl.-Ing.), mechanical educational background
+4 year' experience in Job Based Manufacturing (Manufacturing to Order)
Experience in custom manufacturing projects
Good understanding of engineering principles
Mechanical, electrical, electronic or software background desirable
Proven Project Engineering/Project Management experience
Experience in Bill of Material (BOM) structures
Understanding of legislation and standards
Understanding of design and production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap and re-work Example roles this may cover
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team
Ability to prepare reports and use appropriate modes of communication, proficient at analyzing data, creating reports
Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
Deep knowledge of industries' standards, testing methodologies, tools, and equipment
Advanced computer skills, in particular MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and PM tools
Good knowledge English language, written and spoken.
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines on the multiple assigned projects.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong Customer Orientation
Clean, organized and disciplined approach to work and strong attention to details and accuracy
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
We Offer A professional growth path within an international, dynamic company renowned for excellence in engineering solutions
Challenging, cutting-edge projects with high added value and tangible impact
Opportunities for professional and financial growth are aligned with acquired skills and achieved results
Continuous technical training and access to structured skill development programs A collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven working environment A competitive compensation package, flexible working hours, and a high level of job security
Permanent employment contract