Project Engineer

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm in Banbury is seeking an Engineering Coordinator. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts, leading project scopes, and supporting business development activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or science and over three years of relevant experience, particularly in automotive systems. This position offers an attractive salary, 25 days of holiday, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive salary

25 days holiday

Training opportunities

Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes

Paid time off for volunteering

Consultations with Fit 4 Life expert

Social events

Exclusive company discounts

Life assurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an engineering and manufacturing company, preferably in automotive.
• Experience with vehicle under body systems or complex mechanisms, especially mechatronics.
• Good understanding of general engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering inputs into projects.
• Lead work packages with the project scope.
• Support programme planning activities and provide input.

Skills

Engineering design

Data analysis

Technical communication

Project management

Education

Engineering or science-based degree

Tools

CAD

PLM tools (CATIA and Windchill)

Job description

Prodrive Advanced Technology design, develop and produce solutions that enhance our client’s projects and solve their technical challenges. We specialise in active aero systems, intelligent interiors and niche vehicles across automotive, aerospace, defence and marine sectors. Our capabilities span across a wide range of functions including system integration, design engineering, electronics and electrical systems, and chassis engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering inputs into projects, managing internal interfaces including to commercial; programme and operations functions.
• Lead relevant work packages or work streams with the project scope.
• Coordinate, support and provide input to programme planning activities – collating input from discipline and subject matter experts.
• Technical liaison with customers and suppliers.
• Technical ownership of Bill of Materials and coordination of engineering release activities in PLM and ERP/MRP systems.
• Data analysis and reporting of engineering KPIs into the programme and to the Technical Director.
• Support business development activities, typically by coordinating technical inputs into bids.
• Engage with physical build; issue tracking and investigation (including 8D); and physical validation activities – leading individual workstreams as required.
• Support relevant FMEA reviews (from concept to manufacturing phase).
• Support the design review process and ensure all stakeholders are involved.
• Support systems engineers and technical leads with requirements elicitation and target setting.
• Drive Engineering Sign-off Activities, collating the necessary evidence for gateway approval.

Who are we looking for?

• Educated to degree level with an engineering or science-based degree.
• 3+ years’ experience in an engineering and manufacturing company working on production programmes. Experience gained within an automotive OEM; Tier 1 supplier or design consultancy would be an advantage.
• Effective engineering delivery experience in a vehicle under body systems, e.g. suspension, brakes, steering, transmission, driveline, powertrain and/or EV and hybrid systems, or other complex mechanisms is preferred – particularly mechatronics elements.
• Good understanding of general engineering principles, and experience of working with various engineering disciplines in the mechanical and EE domains.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, technologies, materials and fastening techniques.
• Familiarity with workshop activities such as fabrication, welding, CNC machining.
• Experience with CAD and PLM tools (CATIA and Windchill particularly) is preferred.
• Awareness of data acquisition; calibration and data analysis tools (e.g. Vector products, MATLAB/Simulink) is advantageous.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunity employer.

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups, and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

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