Design and Project Engineer

Dutton Recruitment; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutton Recruitment is seeking a Design and Project Engineer for a contract role based with our client in Stoke. Immediate start available, day rate £400–£450 per day depending on experience.

You will aid in designing solutions, managing projects through to completion, and delivering design services to support business development and operations. Travel to client sites may be required and collaboration with external contractors is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in design engineering for manufacturing/engineering sector.
• Proven management, leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to client/supplier sites and to international locations as required.
• Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with MS Project and file management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and project management activities to meet client cost targets and deadlines.
• Prepare concept drawings and input into project quotations.
• Attend design review meetings and report progress to senior management.
• Oversee external contractors and ensure timely project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and output targets.

Skills

Design and Project Mgmt

Engineering leadership

Client communication

CAD software

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) are recruiting for:

We are looking for a Design and Project Engineer for a contract position based with our client in Stoke

Immediate start available (subject to interview process)

Day rate: £400 to £450 per day (depending on experience and skillset)

Purpose of Role

Aid in achieving the company's business goals through the effective design of solutions for clients, project management and driving projects through to completion and customer satisfaction.

Deliver design services to support business development and operational functions.

Provide technical and engineering support and assistance to other functions within and external to the business.

Develop and maintain good internal relationships to ensure project deliverables are achieved in a timely manner.

Identify design team requirements, including necessary resources and skills.

Ensure quality performance levels are maintained in line with company targets.

Ensure output levels are maintained in line with company targets.

Day-to-day management of external contractors, providing input into projects.

Major Accountabilities

Design and Project Management

• Ensure designs are focused towards achieving the estimated costing of the project.
• Ensure lead times for completing designs are in line with client expectations.
• Ensure all structural calculations are correct, taking external advice where necessary.
• Ensure all drawings meet required standards prior to issue for manufacture.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet the client's requirements and project delivery dates and costs.
• Ensure quality levels are measured and reported.
• Ensure output levels are measured and reported.

Preparation of Quotations

• Establish client requirements and provide input into solutions as required.
• Prepare concept drawings for use during the sales process.
• Provide project costing estimates prior to quotation.

Project & Design Review

• Attend Design Review meetings as required, both internally and at client sites.
• Report on progress and results against agreed goals.
• Promptly address any exceptions and immediately flag significant problems or project slippages to Senior Management.

Measurable Objectives

• Financial - Design lead time versus quoted time.
• Productivity - Design lead time versus actual lead time.
• Quality Performance - First Time Right percentage and volume of non-conformances.
• On-Time Delivery - Actual versus latest agreed dates.
• Employee Capabilities & Versatility - Identify training requirements and ensure training is completed to plan.

Standards

Comply fully with and maintain company business procedures, quality standards, Health & Safety regulations, housekeeping and information systems within the scope of the position.

Work with the Quality Assurance team to develop any new standards required by major clients.

Competences Required of Job Holder

• Education - Whilst Formal Qualifications are important, this role demands experience and product knowledge.
• Driving experience & ability to travel to client and supplier sites, as required
• International Travel where required.
• Relevant product application and industry sector knowledge
• Experience of working in/with manufacturing/engineering industry.
• Proven management leadership and communication skills
• Detailed design engineering capabilities
• Engineering, design, draughting and manufacturing process appreciation
• Project planning and management skills
• IT skills - incl. MS Office suite, MS Project & file management
• CAD Software (AutoCAD, Solidworks (preferred) etc)
• Communication skills - written & verbal
• Time management and 5S methodologies
• Product and factory Health & Safety standards - incl. working at height, etc.

Dutton Recruitment are working as an Employment Business on behalf of our client