Project Engineer (Logistics & Infrastructure)

Swj Technology • Vance, AL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

SWJ Technologie is seeking a Project Engineer (Logistics & Infrastructure) for a client in the automotive industry specializing in car manufacturing. This is a contractor position based in Vance, AL, requiring onsite presence. The role supports the planning, coordination, and execution of infrastructure changes related to new model launches and logistics restructuring. The goal is to ensure technical, logistical, and construction activities align to create an efficient, safe, and cost-effective target layout, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, managing timelines, and supporting optimized material flow and operational readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent technical education combined with relevant professional experience may also be considered.
• 5–10 years of experience in a comparable role within industrial project engineering, logistics engineering, infrastructure planning, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong project management and coordination skills in technical or industrial environments.
• Good understanding of logistics systems, material flow, and manufacturing or assembly processes.
• Ability to read and interpret layout plans, technical drawings, and infrastructure concepts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate cost, risk, and operational impact.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external contractors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple work packages and deadlines.
• Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and presentation preparation.
• Strong communication skills in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong attention to quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and extended hours as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or large-scale industrial projects.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or lean logistics principles.
• Familiarity with layout planning tools or digital planning systems.
• Experience in infrastructure rollout or plant construction projects.
• Understanding of safety regulations and ergonomic design principles in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal infrastructure changes required for new model launches across logistics, planning, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and manage a master project timeline covering construction activities, layout modifications, and key readiness milestones.
• Collaborate with logistics planning teams to analyze material flow impacts and ensure infrastructure decisions support efficient and stable operations.
• Evaluate infrastructure concepts with a strong focus on safety standards, ergonomic requirements, and risk mitigation.
• Prepare cost forecasts for infrastructure activities, including contractor services, materials, installation, and long-term operational impacts.
• Manage coordination with external contractors to ensure installation readiness, monitor execution progress, and ensure compliance with scope, cost, and safety requirements.
• Work closely with layout planning teams to ensure infrastructure changes align with the defined target layout strategy focused on space and cost efficiency.
• Consolidate project updates, risks, decisions, and progress reports into structured documentation and management presentations.
• Support on-site execution activities, including occasional weekend and holiday work when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level