Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Datum Tool Design - PROJECT ENGINEER

About Datum Tool Design:

Datum Tool Designhasgrownandestablisheditselfover
25yearstobecomeaspecialistin designing & manufacture of high-precision tooling for the aerospace industry. We provide Aerospace Tooling Packages for a wide range of UK & International customers, and our engineering solutions support some of the most advanced aircraft programs delivering innovation & quality.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated Project Engineer who has a strong background in mechanical / manufacturing engineering, project coordination, and preferably a solid understanding of aerospace tooling design and fabrication.

Role & Key Responsibilities:

• 40hstandardweek(flexibleworkingaroundcorehours) anditwouldbeexpectedtobe able to support overtime working as & when required to meet the project deadlines.
• Onoccasionssupporttraveloncompanybusinesswithcustomer/supplier visits.
• Responsibleforleading&coordinatingthemanufactureof projectsfromreleasethough to delivery within a production/manufacturing environment, ensuring adherence to cost, quality and schedule.
• Reviewandinterpret Drawings,CADmodels,specificationswithattentiontoGD&T.
• Possesstheskillstoinfluenceandcommunicateatalllevels,whileremainingcalmunder the pressure of organising more than one project simultaneously.
• Liaiseefficientlywithcustomersprovidingprojectupdates,answeringtechnicalqueries and agree resolution to variances or non-conformances raised.
• Workcloselywithinhouse Design,Production&Qualitytomeetcustomerrequirements and follow internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and status reports & effectively communicate project updates at production meetings with management.

Skills and Attributes:

• Goodcommunicatorwiththeabilitytoformandmaintaingoodrelationshipsinternally and externally.
• Strong analytical,planningandproblem-solvingskillswithexcellentattentiontodetail.
• Goodtimemanagementskills.
• Proactivelycontributestotheteam.
• Showsmoralcourage,opennessandhonestyinalldealings.
• Self-motivatedandabletoworkunderpressure.
• Positive attitude & open to learning / development.

Required Experience:

• Degreein
  
  EngineeringorHNC/HND(Mechanical,Aerospaceor Manufacturing) with associated engineering experience.
• Haveatleast5yearsrelevantexperiencewithinatooldesign/engineering environment.
• StrongCADexperience,preferably in
  
  Catia.
• Possessgoodknowledgeandunderstandingofmaterials,manufacturing processes& Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Computer literate and proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).

Desirable Experience:

• Experiencespecificallyinaerospaceengineering/manufacture.
• UseofMRP(Material Requirements Planning ) systems.
• Familiarity/experiencewithmanual/CNCmachining.
• Familiarity/experience with
  
  Inspection/Metrology.
• Familiarity / experience with Composite manufacturing processes.

Salary will be negotiable dependant on relevant experience.

The position will offer a competitive salary and include health insurance and contributory pension scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company & be involved with new & challenging projects