Contract Project Engineer

Owen Daniels; Alcester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Contract Project Engineer for a 12-month assignment near Alcester. The role is outside IR35 with a day shift pattern from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Thursday, and 07:30 to 12:30 on Fridays. Location is Alcester.

You will support Manufacturing Engineering activities, drive PFMEA, create SOPs, assist audits, and coordinate with suppliers to deliver projects.

Qualifications

• Automotive / Aerospace & Defence, Power Gen, Medical, Nuclear, Food & Drink experience preferred.
• Proficient in 5 axis machining and press tool design concepts.
• SolidWorks/variants acceptable for design tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manufacturing Manager with objectives on EHS, quality, cost and delivery and participate in the Operational Control model.
• Participate in walk the floor routines with Manufacturing Manager/Team Leader and develop a stand-alone walk the floor routine.
• Attend Daily Operations meetings and relevant Standard Diary meetings; own problems assigned to the ME function for resolution.
• Contribute to the EHS model by conducting Job Safety Observations and providing technical solutions.
• Understand process constraints and improve flow through problem-solving exercises.

Skills

5 Axis Machining

Press Tool Design

Engineering Competence

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Job description

Contract Project Engineer

12 Month Contract Outside of IR35

Shift Pattern: Day shift - 39 hours per week working 07.30 to 16.30 Monday to Thursday, and 07.30 to 12.30 on Fridays

Location: Alcester

Role Accountabilities:

• Support the “internal customer” (Manufacturing Manager) by sharing agreed objectives on EHS, Quality, Cost and Delivery and participating in the Operational Control model.
• Participate in the Manufacturing Manager and/or Team Leader walk the floor routine and develop a stand-alone walk the floor routine.
• Participate in the Daily Operations meeting and relevant Standard Diary meetings, taking ownership of problems assigned to the ME function for resolution.
• Contribute to the delivery of the EHS Model, by participating in Job Safety Observations and providing technical/process solutions to EHS problems where appropriate.
• Understand the process constraints and operating rules of the value stream covered in the ME role and participate in problem-solving exercises to improve flow where relevant.
• Create and control (to the correct version) manufacturing documentation such as set-up packs, stage drawings, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), etc.
• Take accountability for any actions or milestones across any department/business function that require Manufacturing Engineering support. (e.g., NPDI, Production, Purchasing, Quality, etc.)
• Ensure that all necessary tooling which is required to support a safe, robust and efficient manufacturing process is designed, manufactured and available to support relevant milestones.
• Implement and/or project manage problem solutions through (but not limited to) working with external suppliers, working with customers, proving out improved technologies and programmes, completing Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities, etc.
• Participate in internal and external audits, taking account of outcomes from audit processes and working to implement solutions where gaps are identified.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in Automotive / Aerospace & Defence/ Power Gen, Medical, Nuclear, Food and Drink
• Key skills - 5 Axis Machine Experience, Press Tool Design, Engineering competence, Sheet metal and fabrications experience.
• Desgin Experience: Solidworks (Not essential, variants are acceptable, i.e catia, NX)