We are looking for a motivated and well‑organized VIE to join our Project Engineering team in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. This position is part of a multicultural working environment where you will collaborate closely with colleagues, customers, and front-office teams across the globe. The role offers a dynamic setting with exposure to customer-facing activities and end‑to‑end project management tasks.

About the Location

This VIE assignment is based in Zalaegerszeg, a welcoming and safe city in western Hungary known for its calm lifestyle, affordable living, and easy access to nature. The city offers a friendly local atmosphere and is well connected to other Hungarian regions, making it an ideal place for an international professional experience.

About the Role

As a Project Engineer, you will support the daily operations of project management activities, from order intake to delivery. You will work in direct connection with customers, Front Offices, and local teams to ensure projects are executed efficiently, aligned with requirements, and delivered with high quality. This role offers a valuable opportunity to develop strong project management skills within an industrial and international context.

Your Main Responsibilities

You will support project execution through activities such as:

• Coordinating and following up on projects from customer order to delivery, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and protecting project margin.
• Leading project kick-off activities by reviewing orders with Tendering and Design teams, clarifying missing technical details, and handing over to Design when required.
• Planning production schedules using DATE and SAP tools, in coordination with logistics and production planners.
• Confirming orders, sending drawings for approval, and keeping customers informed of project progress.
• Monitoring project status by joining daily meetings to check material and drawing availability, identifying issues, proposing solutions, and aligning with the Master Production Schedule.
• Managing project changes by analyzing impacts, coordinating decisions, involving management if needed, and communicating updates to all stakeholders.
• Ensuring cross‑department communication and providing regular project status updates to management.
• Organizing and managing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with customers.
• Preparing for deliveries by gathering all necessary information and documentation.
• Handling invoicing, processing cost approvals, ensuring cost‑efficient execution, and analyzing project costs and margins.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome candidates who are proactive, structured, and eager to contribute to project success in a dynamic industrial environment.

Education

Engineering degree in Industry:

Experience

Ideally a minimum of 1 year of project management experience, gained through an internship, apprenticeship, or full‑time role in industrial field.

Languages

Fluent English is required.

Personal Skills

• Strong ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well‑organized, structured, and able to summarize information effectively.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a desire to learn and grow.

What You Will Gain

This VIE position will allow you to develop hands‑on project management experience within a global organization. You will be exposed to customer interactions, cross‑functional coordination, planning activities, and financial aspects of project execution-all within a supportive international environment.

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