Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Mon – Thurs 08.00 – 16.30 Fri 08.00 – 12.30

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Up to £40K DOE

The engineering department is responsible for all technical aspects of design, development, production & test. This includes, but is not limited to, documentation, processes, records and registers, tooling & equipment, electronic systems & tools etc.

• The department creates, develops, completes & maintains
• RFQ documentation to support the quotation process (BoMs, Labour Estimates, Feasibility Checks, Tooling Evaluation)
• ROM documentation to support early customer engagement activity
• Production process documentation to facilitate accurate, correct and repeatable production methods
• Visual and physical build aids and jigs to facilitate accurate, correct and repeatable production methods
• 2D drawings and documentation of products and assemblies
• 3D models and documentation of products and assemblies
• Physical test jigs and fixtures to facilitate testing of products and assemblies
• Software testing programs to facilitate testing of products and assemblies
• Engineering is required to support other departments where applicable either onsite or offsite
• The Project Engineer is required to tackle and manage engineering projects that can range from simple product designs to very complex assembly projects with cross departmental deliverables
• Collate this information to form reports, documents, designs of new products and assemblies, relevant outputs and deliverables internally and externally
• Also required to produce sometimes complex prototype products, assemblies, jigs and fixtures to support projects and other activities directly and indirectly
• Supporting the engineering department as needed across a multi-disciplined team is a key component of the role and frequently the project engineer may be required to perform quotations, production process creation/evaluation/review, fault finding & correction etc.
• Liaise internally and externally with departments, customers, suppliers to facilitate effective communication and ensure deadlines are met (remote via video conference and local in person)
• Travel to other H+S locations or customer/supplier locations globally as required to attend project and design meetings
• Provide support to the quotation process by creating BoMs and labour estimations, feasibility reports, and tooling reviews
• Provide support to the RoM process, estimating components, pricing, labour and processes to provide the required information
• Design and develop new products and assemblies to meet the requirements of the project, and manage all documents and processes associated with the project
• Create 2D design drawings and documents using CAD
• Create 3D design models and documents using CAD
• Produce prototype products and assemblies, liaising with relevant internal and external departments to meet performance requirements and deadlines
• Support the engineering dept as needed in any required activity to flex with the demands of the business

Essential Skills/Experience

• Due to the nature of projects, candidates must be able to pass a British 5 year minimum security check (dual passports will be not be considered)
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in and engineering role within a relevant industry
• Good knowledge and working experience of cable assembly, wire harnessing, electro-mechanical assembly is a must
• Computer literate with good fundamental knowledge of the Microsoft Office 365 workspace
• CAD knowledge and experience 2D/3D (Solid Edge/Solid Works/AutoCAD/Harnware/Catia)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to form relationships with multicultural  colleagues (must have excellent written and spoken English skills)
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage own time and priorities

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