Project Engineer

Join a high-performing group that focuses on making positive impact for all.­­ We are hiring for Project Engineer in Halma company Sofis Location - Vadodara Business Unit - Safety Report to - Head of Projects About us Halma is a global group of life-saving technologies companies, driven by a clear purpose. We are an FTSE 100 company with headquarters in the UK and operations in 23 countries, including regional hubs in India, China, Brazil, and the US. Our diverse group of nearly 50 global companies specialise in market leading technologies that push the boundaries of science and technology. For the last 42 years, the combination of our purpose, strategy, people, DNA and sustainable business model has resulted in record long-term growth in revenues and profits and an increase in dividend by ≥ 5% every year – an achievement unrivalled by any company listed on the London Stock Exchange. We have a team of over 200 professionals representing commercial, digital and support functions across our six offices in India, two in Bengaluru and one each in Delhi, Mumbai, Thanjavur, and Vadodara. Why join us? We are a Great Place to Work certified organisation, with an employee centric culture anchored on autonomy, trust, respect, humility, work-life balance, team spirit, and approachable leadership. We nurture entrepreneurial spirits and empower them to think beyond the possibilities, to discover, shape and build their own unique stories. We promote and support non-linear career growth for the right talent. We offer a safe and respectful workplace , where everyone can be who they 'REALLY' are, feel free to bring their whole selves to work and use their unique talents, knowledge, expertise, experiences, and backgrounds to create meaningful outcomes. We are simple, humble and approachable , and we believe in leadership at all levels to bring our purpose to life. Everyone at Halma India makes an impact, and so do you when you join us Detailed job description About Halma company Sofis At Sofis, our mission is to ensure safe and smart valve operations, safeguarding people, the planet, and profits. We specialize in manufacturing valve operation systems, including mechanical valve interlocks, portable actuators, and valve position indicators. As the world's largest interlock manufacturer, we deliver bespoke design solutions that protect people and property globally. We are committed to enhancing plant safety and efficiency, ensuring that everyone returns home safely. Sofis is a proud member of Halma PLC, a global leader in safety, health, and environmental technologies. Halma, a FTSE 100 company listed in London, generates annual sales exceeding £2 billion and employs approximately 8,000 professionals across 50 companies in more than 20 countries. Halma's mission is to foster a safer, cleaner, and healthier future for everyone, every day. Position Objective We are seeking a dynamic customer centric Project Engineer to take full ownership of the technical and project management aspects of assigned Sofis projects and drive customer satisfaction. As the primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, you will ensure that customer needs are fully understood, validated, and met, delivering the right solutions on time and with the highest quality. In this role, you will translate commercial agreements into comprehensive technical scopes, and maintain strong, proactive communication with clients to keep them informed of progress and address potential challenges before they arise. As a niche supplier of bespoke solutions, you will be in contact with all kinds of different people across the globe. Responsibilities Incorporate Technical Requirements: Validate and ensure that all customer requirements are accurately reflected in engineering deliverables, ensuring customers receive the right technical solution, delivered correctly the first time. Data Collection & Review: Proactively gather and evaluate technical data from clients, valve suppliers, sub-suppliers, and the service department, ensuring all inputs are collected in a timely manner to meet both customer deadlines and Sofis business deliverables, ultimately contributing to delivering the best possible solution. Client Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to customers, offering expert guidance on technical aspects, including operating sequences, markings, and engineering best practices, to ensure customer satisfaction. Technical Datasheet Creation: Develop detailed technical datasheets for custom-built products that meet and exceed customer expectations, guiding factory production to deliver on these requirements. Delivery Coordination: Take full ownership of on-time delivery, working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to exceed customer needs. Proactively anticipate, communicate, and resolve issues before they become complaints. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinate interfaces between internal and external teams, including collaborating with service planners and engineers on measurement and installation scopes in close cooperation with clients. For larger or more complex projects, work closely with the Sales team, ensuring early involvement to streamline project execution and meet customer requirements effectively. Documentation Management: Work closely with the Document Controllers to ensure that all client documentation is prepared, submitted, and aligned with customer expectations and project milestones. Scope & Quality Management: Manage project scope changes, provide valuable feedback from site services, and support QA in managing nonconformities (NCRs), always with the goal of enhancing customer satisfaction. Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, focusing on ways to enhance customer outcomes and exceed expectations. Critical Success factors Customer-Centric & Detail-Oriented: You are meticulous and driven to exceed customer expectations, ensuring tasks are completed on time with a high level of accuracy and always considering the customer's needs. Customer Champion: You bring energy and insight, anticipating challenges and building strong customer relationships to fully understand and meet their needs, delivering the right solution, right the first time, on time. You proactively pick up the phone for both internal and external communication to expedite tasks and ensure timely responses. Academic qualification You preferably hold a bachelor's degree (BE/B. Tech) in mechanical or industrial engineering. Experience 5 to 8 yrs. of work experience in Project Engineering or Management, particularly in mechanical or process equipment. Key attributes Industry Experience: Experience in the Energy, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Refining, or Water industries is a plus. Multitasking: You excel under pressure, meeting deadlines with a strong focus on delivering for the customer. Competencies Strong verbal & written communication skills. The candidate shall have strong engineering and project management skills and must be focused and task oriented. Must be expert level in MS-Office applications Excel and Word.