Project Engineer in Derby

We have a vacancy within our Engineering Department and are currently recruiting for the role of Project Engineer on the Day Shift. We are looking for candidates who have relevant and proven experience seeking an opportunity to develop their skills and join a growing Organisation. This role will have responsibility in two separate locations, as detailed below.

Shift Pattern: 39 hours each week with a flexible starting time between 07:00 and 08:00 Monday to Friday, with a flexible finish time between 16:00 and 17:00 Monday to Thursday, and on a Friday, a finish time of 12.00. You will be entitled to a 30-minute unpaid lunch break between 12:00 and 12:30 Monday to Thursday. Additionally, you will have a 10-minute paid break each morning Monday to Friday and a 10-minute paid break each afternoon Monday to Thursday.

Location: Accrofab Derby – DE21 7RX

Role Accountabilities:

• Provide cross functional support and communication between the engineering team and NPDI functions into Operations
• Provide visibility of upcoming NPDI work to the operations team along with associated tooling and development work needed.
• Understand the process constraints and operating rules in the NPDI role and participate in problem-solving exercises to improve flow where relevant.
• Display a willingness to train and develop skills to be able to accommodate for any NPDI requirements.
• Lead and carry out the processing of new work through the NPDI gated process. Being able to provide updates on project planning and commitments. Providing support throughout the gated process at every stage.
• Manage project delivery plans and execute plans by co ordinating cross functional team members in order to deliver product to time, quality and budgetary requirements. (QDC)
• Manage customer expectations and update them on key milestones of project completion and communicate customer requirements and feedback throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create and control (to the correct version) manufacturing documentation such as set-up sheets, stage drawings, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), etc
• Take accountability for the relevant milestones in the NPDI gated process (eg: preparation of cost estimates, production of stage drawings, creation of manufacturing routes, gaining customer approval, program delivery etc.
• Ensure delivery of the NPDI milestones under the scope of the role are delivered on time, within budget, and comply to customer specification.
• Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), route changes and implementation of engineering improvements.
• Support the investigation of manufacturing issues and support the root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Communicate and escalate risks and actions where needed to the stakeholders of the business.
• Support production readiness reviews, product launches and customer approval activities.
• Lead project sessions including risk management meetings, change management, scope creep, lessons learnt etc..
• Control and retain all key project documentation to a high standard.
• Ensure that all necessary tooling which is required to support a safe, robust and efficient manufacturing process is designed, manufactured and available to support relevant milestones.
• Support MRB activities, ensuring timely disposition and closure of non-conforming product.
• Support quality in the identification of technical resolutions for problematic parts.
• Review Planned vs Actual Studies on NPDI projects and after change management.
• Support the engineering team by creating technical quotations, defining the MOM for new product to allow commercial to effectively quote new work
• Develop a continuous improvement activities by supporting LEAN Events and generating individual ideas to improve EHS, Quality, Cost and Delivery performance. For example, by developing tooling strategies to reduce tooling usage and cost, developing actions to reduce process cycle times and improve productivity/throughput, developing actions to eliminate quality defects, and working to create a safe and environmentally compliant workplace.
• Apply problem-solving methodologies to define and solve problems at root cause as a method of improving operational performance, in particular on process capability and quality problems.
• Implement and/or project manage solutions through (but not limited to) working with external suppliers, working with customers, proving out improved technologies and programmes, completing Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities, etc.

From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties as requested by your Line Manager, and whilst not listed above, these duties will be appropriate to the level of responsibility held and to the scope of the role as defined.

Person Specification:

The organisation requires a diverse group of employees occupying managerial and non-managerial positions to fulfil the key roles of (a) leading to set strategic direction and create alignment; (b) influencing and relationship-building, to create a team-working environment, and (c) implementing, to deliver results.

We will be selecting a candidate who is aligned with our RISE Values; Respect, Integrity, Safety and Excellence, and who collaborates well with others to maximise teamworking.

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

If you are interested and believe you have the relevant experience, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.