Project Engineer

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Elements: -

·Interface with customer engineering to establish design goals and make design recommendations for assigned programs. Establish and document other customer design criteria

·To assume technical project lead (TPL) role when required.

·Work with Designer to develop necessary design drawings using either customer-generated or internally generated data. Ensure technical feasibility of design and bill of materials versus customer specification. Ensure that the product design meets all customer requirements.

·Develop product specifications as required.

·Work with Manufacturing Engineer to develop production tooling and equipment specifications. Transfer knowledge of lessons learned through prototype builds to Manufacturing Engineer for application to production tooling and equipment. Work with designer and manufacturing engineer to ensure design meets design for manufacture requirements.

·Develop and maintain DFMEA, DFMA, , control plans and other applicable APQP documentation at the direction of the Program Manager. Participate in APQP core team meetings.

·Coordinate distribution, communication and implementation of all engineering changes in accordance with procedures.

·Coordinate all product validation testing as required. Ensure compliance with validation and product test requirements.

·Support prototype manufacturing groups to supply prototype parts / assemblies to the customer’s satisfaction.

What the company are seeking in the successful candidate: -

·Degree in Engineering or a comparable education, ideally within the last 2 years.

·Project engineering experience ideally in the area of automotive parts is desired

·Plastics design and process knowledge is a strong plus

·Enthusiasm for the automotive industry

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·Good conceptual capabilities and project management skills

·Self-driven

·Experience in using CAD

Petrie Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.