The Contract Management Engineer is the lead custodian of the project’s technical, financial, and regulatory integrity. This role ensures that all engineering proposals, manufacturing commitments, and Intellectual Property (IP) protections are strictly aligned with the Master Contract and customer confidentiality requirements for high-precision tooling in the gadget industry.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Master Contract & IP Governance
- Audit & Alignment: Conduct detailed audits of Master Contracts to ensure technical proposals for Jigs & Fixtures are fully in-line with legal frameworks.
- IP Protection: Implement and monitor protocols to safeguard customer Intellectual Property (3D models, proprietary assembly logic, and gadget schematics).
- Confidentiality Management: Ensure all team members and sub-contractors adhere to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Manage "Clean Room" protocols or digital data access controls to prevent unauthorized data leaks.
and compliance risks (e.g., data security breaches). Implement and monitor robust mitigation plans.
- Customer Interface: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Customer Audits. Ensure skilled transparency regarding toolroom capabilities and data security.
- Audit Resolution: Take full ownership of internal and customer audit findings. Ensure the rapid implementation and formal closure of all corrective actions.
3. Commercial & Process Control
- Machining Hour Control: Monitor and control actual machining hours against the initial Commercial Estimate. Proactively address variances to maintain project profitability.
- Commitment Validation: Verify that automation requirements (PLC/Pneumatics) and material selections (SS, Aluminium, TPU) match the contractual Statement of Work (SOW).
- Sub-Contractor Oversight: Audit sub-contractors to ensure their technical output meets precision standard