Job Title: Project Engineer (Plastic Manufacturing)
Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE
Benefits: To be discussed at interview
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Doncaster
Job Start date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: 42 Hours Per Week (Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am – 4:30pm)
We’re supporting our client, a leading packaging & plastics manufacturer based in Doncaster, who are looking for a Project Engineer to join their growing team. The successful Project Engineer will have experience of Technical Injection Moulding, processes optimisation & continuous improvement.
Responsibilities for Project Engineer:
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Responsible for supporting the implementation, execution, control and completion of specific tasks within key projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals supporting project leaders and operations as instructed by the Technical Projects Manager.
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To assist and support within the PDE team, the design, development and implementation of new and improved products and processes.
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To support the prototype, pilot and industrial phases of all projects, across all facilities.
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Recognize risk that could directly impact the likelihood of success and ensure such risk is both formally and informally measured throughout the lifetime of the projects and focus on key risks.
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Create and deliver project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
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Agree with project leader(s) the timescales, costs and resources needed to deliver the project on time in budget, escalating to the Technical Projects Manager, of any roadblocks.
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Manage their own, day-to-day operational aspects of the project(s).
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Ensure that each stage under their responsibility, is progressing on time, on budget and to the right quality standards
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Work effectively within the Projects team.
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To be part of the tender process for tooling and equipment estimates as requested by project leaders or Technical Director-Plastics, of product development, negotiating with contractors and suppliers for materials and services
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Assist in the creation and implementation or supply specifications and agreements to assure the security and specification of supply meets with the business and project needs ensuring such specifications are in agreement with the projects teams and approved by the Technical Director-Plastics.
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Assist with the provision of tool estimates, cycle times and material specification for the Technical Projects manager in the overall project’s investment plans.
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To assist in the development of extensive supplier framework both local and outsource.
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To work within and manage timelines (using Smart sheets and Microsoft Project manager).
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Have firm alignment with the Technical Projects Manager-Plastics to debug products and components to ensure maximum sales potentials are maintained.
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Ensure project documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored.
About You:
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Engineering qualification in mechanical and production engineering or an appropriate Engineering or Plastics background.
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Alternatively, a Higher Education qualification, with relevant experience in the Plastic Closures Industry.
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Direct work experience in plastic processing and Injection moulding operating and set up.
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Direct knowledge of Injection Moulding Tools, in particular construction and design formats.
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Use of AutoCAD to basic standard allowing for management and editing of layout and part drawings is a prerequisite.
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The individual will have some familiarly with Solid works, inventor or Pro E 3 D design packages.
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Experience with project management tools including MS project and Smartsheets.
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Knowledge and competency in use of Microsoft Office and associated IT reporting tools.
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Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
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Direct work experience in project support and implementation.
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Organizational, planning and time management skills
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Flexibility and freedom to travel for extended periods to other facilities and suppliers.
Job Application:
If you would like to be considered for the role of Project Engineer, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.
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