Project Design Engineer

The West Group Ltd; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Private Medical Plan

Health Shield Cash Plan

Job summary

The West Group Ltd is seeking an engineering project manager in the UK to drive NPD and manage product development from concept to delivery. You will design, specify materials, and procure using SAP while promoting the company product range.

You will create 2D drawings and 3D models, conduct risk assessments, and ensure work adheres to internal NPD procedures. The role requires hands-on engineering capability and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Project management experience in an engineering environment.
• Experience specifying pneumatic equipment.
• Apprentice-trained or degree-qualified engineer.
• Strong hands-on capability and problem solving.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of BS4500/BS8888 and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as ambassador for The West Group Ltd and promote a positive image.
• Manage projects from concept to delivery in a high quality, timely and profitable manner.
• Specify materials and services and procure using SAP.
• Promote and apply TWG product range through engineered design.
• Create 2D drawings and 3D models and conduct risk assessments.
• Travel as required and ensure compliance with NPD procedures.

Skills

Project management

Pneumatic equipment spec

CAD/SolidWorks

Independent worker

Communication skills

BS4500/BS8888 knowledge

ISO9001/ISO13485 knowledge

Education

Apprentice trained or degree qualified

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Provide design and project management capability across all projects. Following the NPD process provide drafting capability, implementing, maintaining, and improving component prototypes technical documents, tooling and production processes in accordance with the customer requirements. Minimising cost and ensuring adherence to project budget and schedules whilst maintaining exceptional product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as an ambassador for the company, promoting a positive image both internally and externally, demonstrating support of our strategic direction
• Support and drive allocated workload fostering and demonstrating a team work ethic
• Promote and support all departments of the business
• Manage projects from concept to delivery in a high quality, timely and profitable manner
• Embrace and promote Engineering and business goals and objectives
• Ensure all work conforms to our internal NPD procedures
• Specify materials and services and procure using SAP system
• Promote the use of TWG product range through application engineering design
• Willingness to travel when required
• Design, research and develop new products to complement existing West Group product portfolio as required.
• Ensure validation and qualifications steps are followed
• Create 2d drawings and 3d models
• Conduct risk assessments as necessary
• Safely use production, workshop and laboratory equipment, and report maintenance issues to the production engineer(s)
• Design production tooling as required to aid manufacture/assembly

Required Skills and Experience:

• Project management
• Practical experience in the specification and application of pneumatic equipment
• Excellent engineering skills, apprentice served or degree qualified
• Good hands on skills
• Ability to work under own initiative
• CAD/SolidWorks user
• Familiar with standards, BS4500 and BS8888, ISO9001, ISO13485
• Personable, team worker, quick to learn and then work independently
• Good communicator, articulate, telephone call handling skills
• Well organised, able to organise time and work, methodical
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme based on Company Profit*
• 25 days Annual Leave, plus an extra day for every 5 years of continuous service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Private Medical Plan*
• Health Shield Cash Plan*

*Benefit available after completion of a successful probation

Background Checks & Right to Work:

Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK for the duration of this role.

About Us:

The West Group is a globally recognised specialist in the design, production and supply of miniature fluid control solutions. With over 50 years’ experience we have a great team of professional, highly skilled personnel, providing innovative solutions and delivering them worldwide.