PROJECT ENGINEER
Liaising with the Sales Team and the Customer to reach an optimum solution and create a value proposition for the customer. Taking the agreed layout from inception to concept, customer approval.
Presenting the finalised solution to a team of Design Engineers to produce high quality drawing packs for the purpose of manufacture. In addition, the role requires that the candidate will be responsible for technical support to other functions within the business.
See the project through manufacture, install, commissioning and closure.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce 3D Block Layout models in Solidworks that reach optimum solutions to create value added propositions and establish a clear scope of supply for the Customer.
- Present these Block Layout models to the customer to attain sign off
- Meeting with customers and representing the Company in a professional and commercial manner
- Liaise with the Sales Team in managing additional sales revenue from items outside of the original scope of supply
- Liaise with a team of Design Engineers to produce SolidWorks models / drawings working from concepts / layout drawings for the purpose of manufacture ensuring they conform to all mandatory legislation and to the customers’ expectations
- Ensure effective communication within the Projects / Design Team and across the organization highlighting project progress / performance
- Manage project cost versus budget to ensure projected profitability is met
- To support other departments where required on issues of a technical nature
- Execute risk assessments for all propositions
- The production and maintenance of technical documentation as required
- Constant interrogation of product design to identify and implement cost savings and manufacturing / process improvements
- Specification of mechanical components such as belts, motors and pneumatics
- Using all above you will take a sold project from the sales department, add the detail necessary to get a customer sign off before presenting to the detailed design team and then following the project through manufacture, install and project closure
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
Minimum 3rd level qualification in Mechanical / Industrial engineeringFully conversant with SolidWorksExperience in a similar role within a manufacturing environmentExperience with electrical and pneumatic controls is a distinct advantage.Experience in sheet metal fabrication a distinct advantageExperience in the food industry a distinct advantageHands on engineering experience a distinct advantageCommercially astuteREQUIREMENTS
Excellent organisation and time management skillsExcellent written / oral communication skills with the ability to be assertiveExcellent record keeping skillsAbility to simultaneously deliver on multiple projects / commitmentsAbility to liaise at all levels within the organisationAbility to work independently or as part of a teamAbility to remain calm under pressure and multi task to meet tight deadlinesPC literateA good eye with high attention to detailAn enthusiastic and can-do attitudeMust be willing to travel and work weekends where required