Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Our Prestigious company based in Stone, Staffordshire is recruiting for a Project Engineer with a strong machining background - with good solid engineering knowledge and experience

50k to 55k per annum - Permanent position

Days Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 4pm and Friday 7.30am to 1pm

Based in Stone, Staffordshire

Working in the automotive, aviation, F1 and marine industries

The purpose of the Project Engineer role

*Lead Engineering Projects
*Develop Fixturing & Work Holding Solutions
*Control & Release CNC Programs
*Oversee Programme Development & Validation
*Drive Process Improvement & Risk Mitigation
*Collaborate Cross-Functionally

Key Responsibilities for the Project Engineer

Engineering & Design

*Develop fixturing and work-holding solutions for precision-machined components, ensuring optimal stability, repeatability, and efficiency.
*Work with off-site CAD teams or provide on-site engineering support to design and validate fixture concepts.
*Apply DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) to assess and mitigate potential failure risks in fixture and process design.
*Optimise fixture designs for cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and reliability.
Programme Control & Process Management
*Ensure all CNC programmes are revision-controlled, systematically updated, and released in a structured and traceable manner.
*Oversee CNC programme development, ensuring alignment with project specifications and manufacturing feasibility.
*Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and implement structured change processes to track, validate, and integrate modifications effectively. Conduct process validation and sign-off procedures, working with both in-house and outsourced programming teams.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

*Implement DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) and process validation techniques to ensure design integrity.
*Collaborate with quality teams to ensure that fixturing solutions meet dimensional accuracy, tolerance, and performance requirements.
*Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for any machining or fixture-related failures.
*Utilise Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Collaboration & Communication
*Liaise with customers, production, and design teams to ensure smooth project execution from concept to final production.
*Provide technical support and guidance to shop-floor teams regarding machining processes, fixture utilisation, and work-holding best practices.
*Work closely with procurement and suppliers to source high-quality materials and fixture components while optimising

Working hours of a Project Engineer

• Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4pm and Friday 7.30am to 1pm
• Based in Stone, Staffordshire
• 50kto 55k per annum depending on experience
• Permanent position