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As a Project Design Engineer, you will play a critical role within a well-established, dynamic Engineering team, with a strong emphasis on project documentation, process coordination, and cross-functional project management.
Mechanical design, MRP and SolidWorks proficiency are essential.
- Based in Redhill
- £38,000 salary + bonus
- Monday to Thursday, 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm
Benefits:
- Early finish Friday
- Free parking
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays
- Free parking
- £5k non contractual KPI/performance related bonus (after probation)
- Pension scheme
Job Description:
- Maintain accurate records, including design specifications, requirements, and change logs, ensuring alignment with quality and regulatory standards.
- Develop schedules, track milestones, and assign tasks while coordinating cross-functional teams for seamless project execution.
- Provide regular status updates, manage risks, and facilitate design reviews to keep all stakeholders informed.
- Work with engineering teams to align designs with requirements, oversee design changes, and collaborate with suppliers for component validation.
- Assist in cost estimation, track expenditures, and maintain a risk register to proactively address project challenges.
- Ensure smooth transitions from design to production and contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned.
Person Specification:
- Prior experience in mechanical design is essential.
- Strong SolidWorks skills with the ability to navigate MRP systems and product structures.
- Highly analytical with strong interpersonal abilities and a structured approach to problem-solving.
- Clear and concise communicator across all business functions.
- PC literate with excellent time management, task prioritisation, and adaptability.
- Hands-on, self-motivated, and capable of adjusting to changing priorities.
- Skilled in managing multiple tasks within new product design and bespoke projects, with experience in leading teams and recording meeting minutes.
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