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Project Engineer

Project Engineer

The Job PeopleEngland, Staffordshire, Stone
4 days ago
Salary
£50,000.00–£55,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Project Engineer

Our Prestigious company based in Stone, Staffordshire is recruiting for a Project Engineer with a strong machining background - with good solid engineering knowledge and experience

50k to £55k per annum - Permanent position

Days Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 4pm and Friday 7.30am to 1pm

Based in Stone, Staffordshire

Working in the automotive, aviation, F1 and marine industries

The purpose of the Project Engineer role

  • Lead Engineering Projects
  • Develop Fixturing & Work Holding Solutions
  • Control & Release CNC Programs
  • Oversee Programme Development & Validation
  • Drive Process Improvement & Risk Mitigation
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally

Key Responsibilities for the Project Engineer

Engineering & Design

  • Develop fixturing and work-holding solutions for precision-machined components, ensuring optimal stability, repeatability, and efficiency.
  • Work with off-site CAD teams or provide on-site engineering support to design and validate fixture concepts.
  • Apply DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) to assess and mitigate potential failure risks in fixture and process design.
  • Optimise fixture designs for cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and reliability.

    • Programme Control & Process Management

  • Ensure all CNC programmes are revision-controlled, systematically updated, and released in a structured and traceable manner.
  • Oversee CNC programme development, ensuring alignment with project specifications and manufacturing feasibility.
  • Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and implement structured change processes to track, validate, and integrate modifications effectively. Conduct process validation and sign-off procedures, working with both in-house and outsourced programming teams.

    • Quality & Continuous Improvement

  • Implement DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) and process validation techniques to ensure design integrity.
  • Collaborate with quality teams to ensure that fixturing solutions meet dimensional accuracy, tolerance, and performance requirements.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for any machining or fixture-related failures.
  • Utilise Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

    • Collaboration & Communication

  • Liaise with customers, production, and design teams to ensure smooth project execution from concept to final production.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to shop-floor teams regarding machining processes, fixture utilisation, and work-holding best practices.
  • Work closely with procurement and suppliers to source high-quality materials and fixture components while optimising

    • Working hours of a Project Engineer

  • Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4pm and Friday 7.30am to 1pm
  • Based in Stone, Staffordshire
  • 50kto £55k per annum depending on experience
  • Permanent position