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Project Engineer

Jenks and Cattell Engineering Ltd

Project Engineer

£45000

Jenks and Cattell Engineering Ltd, Wolverhampton

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 14 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2f902feeb6d5406783023fd83ca30393

Full Job Description

  • Overall responsibility for delivering assigned NPI projects on-time, to specification and within budget

  • Represent the company with customers and selected vendors during project execution

  • Report project status internally and present to customers

  • Creation of timing plans covering from receipt of order to SOP

  • Provide solutions to delivery and technical issues

  • Conduct tool design reviews and final tooling buy offs with toolmakers in the UK and China

  • Will require occasional visits to toolmakers in China

  • Negotiate the scope of work, and any subsequent changes, with customers and vendors

  • Manage project budgets and raise orders with vendors

  • Create and review APQP and PPAP documents for submission to customers

  • Support any other customer specific requirements during project phase

  • Co-ordinate projects with other departments to ensure actions are carried out in line with timing plans

  • Responsible for handing over all documents, tools and fixtures to production and quality teams ahead of SOP

  • Ensure safe manufacturing processes are delivered to production and provide support after SOP

  • Identify project risks and create contingency plans to ensure successful delivery of projects

  • Support technical feasibility and DFM reviews

  • Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the engineering department

    · Degree, HNC or equivalent in an engineering or science discipline, Professional management capability requiring considerable independence in approach; make decisions, set priorities, and deliver the project to budget and schedule.

  • Proven experience with press tooling in either design and/or manufacturing environments

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Strong problem solving skills

  • Understanding of contracts and commercial awareness

  • Good understanding of technical drawings

  • Use of Microsoft Project


    • Preferred Skills
  • Understanding of our manufacturing processes:- Pressing / Stamping, Laser cutting, Press Brake, MIG Welding, Projection Welding, Machining and Mechanical assembly

  • Understanding of automation equipment

  • Experience using CAD software, Solid Works preferable

  • Competency using basic measuring equipment (digital calipers, micrometer, height gauge, etc.)

  • Understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949