Contracts Engineer - Aftersales

Unique Personnel boasts over 50 years (established in 1970) of personnel and staffing experience, so it's not surprising that even though our main focus has been providing on South African Staffing Solutions, we now recruit internationally for over 5000 clients Duties & Responsibilities Reporting to the Aftersales Manager Essential Duties (KPAs): Compile contract documentation from tender file, ensure that the contractual commitments within the scope of the tender requirements are met and documented On receipt of order acknowledgement received from tendering department, be able to convert and prepare 'extended description' document for the equipment Load order on the system as per customer specification Commission drawing office to prepare the drawings Guide the order(s) through the manufacturing processes and ensure customer specifications are adhered to Ensure that the quoted profit margin is maintained and maximise profit within terms of the contract Ensure on time delivery and comply with project milestones Prepare, submit and update production/testing/inspection/installation/commissioning programmes (bar chart or network format) as required to the relevant instances. Evaluate and monitor contract performance continually and arrange for customer inspections of complete product  Act as technical support to the engineering and manufacturing departments Maintain excellent working relationship with customers to ensure their needs are met and that customer is kept up to date on a regular basis Generate customer reports and arrange for invoicing to customer Keep all fining relevant to the contract up to date and in logical sequence and good timekeeping records Must be prepared to work beyond normal working hours if and when required Desired Experience & Qualification Minimum Qualification and Experience Required: Electrical Engineering Diploma/Qualified Technician Minimum 3-5 years experience in contracts/project management in a manufacturing environment Must have sound working knowledge of Medium Voltage Switchgear and associated products Must be able to read and interpret schematic drawings A good understanding of commercial conditions related to import and export of goods and manufacturing Knowledge and understanding of different contract conditions NEC and or FIDIC Excellent problem-solving skills and good written and verbal communication Must be able to work accurately, under pressure and unsupervised Knowledge and understanding of CPA and rates of exchange Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project) Experience with SYSPRO ERP system