Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Worcestershire

Overview:
Working exclusively with our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Project Engineer to support NPI projects and continued business growth.

Remit:

* Fantastic opportunity for a skilled Project Engineer with demonstrable experience of managing NPI projects within injection moulding or other plastics manufacturing disciplines

* This role will suit an ambitious Project Engineer looking to continue their own personal development and further their career within the plastics industry

* The successful Project Engineer will be responsible for introduction of new plastic injection moulded products from concept through to production integration

Role:

* In the role of Project Engineer you will lead NPI projects from customer handover through to production

* As Proiect Engineer you will act as the primary technical point of contact for customers during the NPI phase

* Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines and progress reports

* Coordinate cross functional teams and activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, meeting customer quality and performance requirements

* Lead injection moulding projects from RFQ, design, material selection, tool trialling, validation and production

* Liaise with toolmakers, material suppliers and external stakeholders

* Review technical drawings and tooling design approvals

* Review product designs for manufacturability

* Ensure compliance with regulatory quality standards

* Support customer technical discussions, trials and approvals

* Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction, scrap reduction and process improvement

* Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

Experience Requirements:

* Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Polymer Engineering or related field and advantage

* Demonstrable experience within injection moulding or other plastics manufacturing disciplines

* Good knowledge of injection moulding processes, tooling and materials

* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

* Familiarity with quality systems, PPAP, FMEA and validation processes

* Strong project management and organisational skills

* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key Words: “NPI Project Engineer”, “Project Engineer”, “Project Manager”, “NPI Engineer”, “Tooling Project Engineer”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics”, “Mechanical Engineer”, “Technical Project Manager”

FOOTER

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Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

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