Project Engineer
Location: Kettering & Coventry
Department: Advanced Engineering
What's in it for you?
- Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge automotive technology and lead exciting projects from conception to launch.
- Professional Growth: Collaborate with top-tier automotive experts and develop your skills in project management, design, and development.
- Dynamic Team: Join a supportive and proactive team dedicated to delivering high-quality products that meet customer expectations.
What You Get to Do
- Lead Projects: Manage the design, development, validation, and launch of automotive products.
- Coordinate Efforts: Oversee PDLS activities, gateway reviews, and engineering changes.
- Report and Communicate: Create and present updates to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Product Engineering: Handle DFM/DFA activities, feasibility studies, DVP&R, and product launches.
- Manage BOM: Ensure BOM accuracy, manage RFQs and sourcing, and complete BOT & Customer Asset Registers.
- Support Development: Facilitate workshops, lessons learned activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills Helpful for the Role
- Engineering Background: Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
- Project Management: Proven track record of delivering projects under tight deadlines.
- Automotive Industry Experience: Knowledge of OEM/Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive industry practices.
- Technical Expertise: Familiarity with NPI, APQP, PPAP requirements, manufacturing processes, mechanical design, and CAD drawing interrogation.
- Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
Preferred Traits
- Independent and Collaborative: Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve project goals.
- Leadership: Capable of motivating and leading engineering teams.
- Detail-Oriented: Strong focus on meticulous tracking of budgets and timing.
- Effective Communicator: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels.
Additional Information
- Primary Location: Kettering.
- Travel Requirements: Frequent travel to Coventry production facility, suppliers, and customers may be necessary.
Ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in the automotive industry? Apply Now to join our team and drive the future of automotive engineering!
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