Junior Project Engineer

ASC Connections Ltd; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and development

Exposure to complete product dev & Pro

Direct customer/supplier interaction

Long-term career progression

Mentor-supported environment

Job summary

ASC Connections Ltd is recruiting a Junior Project Engineer to join its UK manufacturing team, supporting the New Product Introduction process from concept through to production launch and customer approval.

You will work with design, tooling and suppliers, interpreting CAD drawings and data to assess manufacturing feasibility, while assisting with tooling trials, process validation and documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires graduate engineer or 2–3 years in manufacturing, process, production, NPI or project engineering.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings and CAD data for manufacturing feasibility.
• Experience with tooling, trials, process validation or continuous improvement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support introduction of new products from design through to production.
• Interpret drawings and CAD data to assess feasibility.
• Liaise with toolmakers and suppliers during tooling design and manufacture.
• Assist with tooling trials and validation activities.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Produce process documentation, work instructions and records.
• Conduct dimensional inspections and support customer approvals.
• Troubleshoot tooling and production issues with manufacturing teams.

Skills

CAD data interpretation

Engineering drawings

NPI processes

Process analysis

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Our client is a well-established and highly respected UK manufacturing business, recognised as a leader in the design, development and production of advanced plastic components for a diverse range of industries. Combining strong engineering expertise with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology, the company delivers high-quality, technically complex products from concept and prototyping through to full-scale production.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious Junior Project Engineer to join their Engineering team. Working alongside an experienced Engineering Manager, you will gain exposure to the complete New Product Introduction (NPI) process, from concept and tooling development through to production launch and customer approval.

As a Junior Project Engineer, you will:

• Support the introduction of new products from design through to production.
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD data to assess manufacturing feasibility.
• Liaise with toolmakers and suppliers throughout tooling design and manufacture.
• Assist with tooling trials and process validation activities.
• Analyse manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Produce process documentation, work instructions and manufacturing records.
• Conduct dimensional inspections and support customer approval processes.
• Troubleshoot tooling and production issues alongside manufacturing teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency and productivity.
• Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments to ensure projects are delivered successfully.

This role would suit a graduate engineer or someone with 2-3 years' experience in a manufacturing, process, production, NPI or project engineering environment who is keen to learn, develop and build a long-term engineering career.

What's On Offer for the successful Junior Project Engineer?

• Salary of £32,000
• Structured training and development
• Exposure to complete product development and manufacturing projects
• Opportunity to work directly with customers and suppliers
• Long-term career progression within a growing engineering business
• Supportive team environment with experienced engineering mentors

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking to take the next step in their career and develop into a fully-fledged Project or Manufacturing Engineer within a highly successful manufacturing business.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.