Job overview
Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer and 1st Tier automotive supplier, we are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join their team.
Company overview
- This position will suit an ambitious Project Engineer with demonstrable experience leading NPI projects within automotive manufacturing
- Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join a forward thinking company during a time of continued business growth
- As Project Engineer you will be responsible for leading the execution of new product projects ensuring on time delivery, quality and adherence to budget
Role responsibilities
- In the role of Project Engineer you will lead NPI projects from concept through to production, ensuring product development milestones are met
- Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to ensure smooth project execution
- Attending customer project review meetings to align project requirements, timelines and deliverables
- Create and maintain project schedules
- Liaise with toolmakers on manufacturing timing and tool trials
- Organise the shipment of trial samples to the UK
- Organise / assist with measurement verification
- Ensure that all new products meet customer requirements and industry standards
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation including engineering specifications, design reviews and process documentation
Benefits/package
- To be discussed at interview
Qualifications/experience required
- MUST HAVE demonstrable experience of New Product Introduction within automotive industry
- Project management experience within automotive manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, engineering design and quality standards (PPAP, APQP, FMEA etc)
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Experience working collaboratively with cross functional teams
- Familiarity with automotive industry standards and regulations (IATF16949)
- Working knowledge of CAD Software