Engineering Project Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Scope Definition

• Identify and prioritize the set of components requiring drawing revalidation based on risk, criticality, and usage frequency.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with engineering and operations leadership.
• Develop a detailed project plan including timelines, resource allocation, and milestone tracking.

2. Drawing Audit & Validation

• Lead the systematic review of existing technical drawings to assess compliance with current design standards, tolerances, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate with design engineers and manufacturing experts to validate drawing accuracy and feasibility for production.
• Ensure traceability and documentation of all drawing changes and approvals.

3. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Facilitate collaboration between design, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on drawing updates.
• Serve as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and regulatory bodies.

4. Risk & Change Management

• Identify potential risks related to outdated or inaccurate drawings and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage engineering change requests (ECRs) and ensure proper documentation and communication of changes.
• Ensure all drawing updates are integrated into the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.

5. Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all revalidated drawings comply with applicable rail industry standards (e.g., EN, ISO, UNIFE RISL).
• Support audits and regulatory reviews by maintaining accurate records and traceability.

6. Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular updates to senior engineering and project stakeholders on progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Prepare and present project status reports, including KPIs such as number of drawings reviewed, validated, and released.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline the drawing validation process through automation, templates, or standardization.
• Capture lessons learned and integrate them into future engineering documentation practices.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in engineering project management, preferably in the rail or transportation sector.
• Strong understanding of technical drawing standards, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering change control processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

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Additional Information

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