Project Engineer

Summary:

The Project Engineer is responsible and accountable for planning, executing, and closing Projects. They define the project, build a comprehensive work plan, and then managing to the budget. The core function will be to collaborate with other functions within the business to implement new projects that are aligned to the company's growth expectations. Project Engineers can demonstrate that they embrace our company core values, have a can do attitude and are dedicated to the timely completion of their work. Project Engineers undertake tasks, whilst ensuring that high standards of safety, quality and efficiency are consistently maintained. Project Engineers are required to hold an in-depth understanding of our production processes and a willingness to get involved in SQCPD continuous improvement projects and processes, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

Communication.

• Constructing and adhering to project plan.
• Good understanding of a number of project management software tools.
• The ability to construct project plans with multiple variables.
• Be assertive with other functions whilst demonstrating a professional approach.
• Attend morning SQCDP meetings and further daily communication meetings as a member of the team to ensure their understanding of targets and objectives.
• Build and maintain direct relationships with colleagues and customers, providing clear communication on all aspects of day-to-day operations.
• Escalate relevant issues by promptly bringing them to the attention of the Engineering Manager.

Delivery.

• Manage allocated budget to support the company's objectives
• Work closely with other support functions to deliver the companies objectives.
• Collaborates with the NPI function to deliver exceptional internal customer service
• Accountable for the project plan
• Providing accurate project progress on a weekly basis
• Utilizing capacity efficiently and effectively
• Monitors and executes project plan
• Advocate for the customer and uphold the promised delivery date.
• Keep customers and systems fully updated on any delays and expected planned dates.
• Coordinate with leadership and other departments to address exceptions.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

Appropriate experience in a high pressure, rapidly changing manufacturing environment is considered significantly more important than paper qualifications. Specific leadership and objective setting would, however, be considered an advantage

Essential

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent competency levels in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstratable Project Management experience within a Mechanical and/or Electrical Manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, of varying complexity levels, and at various maturity stages.

Desirable

• Formal Project Management qualification
• Product knowledge in Electrical Control Cabinets and/or Electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Competency in Microsoft Sharepoint.

Great Salary

Personal Development Programme

25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Free Parking

SSP

Pension