Project Engineer

Careersolve are proud to be partnering with a leading manufacturing company based in Peterleewho are currently recruitingfor a Project Engineer to join them on a permanent basis.

Monday to Friday Day Shift

My client offers:

Salary range is 35-40k (DOE)

Working hours are 37.5 per week - 8:30-17:00 Monday Thursday and 08:30-14:00 Friday

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

4% ER contribution 5% EE contribution

Free onsite parking

CSP after 6 months service increasing with LOS

The main purpose of the Project Engineer is to support with new product development, were looking for a candidate with a creative and innovate mindset, who can manage multiple projects from design to manufacture.

Main Responsibilities of the Project Engineer role:

Lead and support NPD and NPI projects from design to manufacture

Create and maintain all project documentation such as Risk Registers and Change Control Logs

Liaise with customers and suppliers to manage expectations around project tasks and provide regular updates (customer and supplier liaison may be outside of standard working pattern due to different time-zones)

Influence and motivate multi-disciplined teams to achieve project deadlines

Lead and support other business improvement projects using LEAN techniques i.e., Six Sigma

Manage project and departmental budgets

Contribute to the reduction of scrap or defected material

Design jigs, fixtures and tooling for new and existing products

Key Skills & Experience of the Project Engineer:

Qualified to a minimum of HNC in an Engineering discipline

A form of Project Management qualification. e.g., AMP PMQ or PRINCE2 is desirable

Previous experience in managing projects

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

Strong background around process and continuous improvements

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Must be self-motivated, good time management and able to work autonomously, reporting to Engineering Manager when required

Previous experience of new line set up and line balancing

Computer literacy including Office packages Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Experience in Solidworks or other CAD software