Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 supplier of assembled automotive products is hiring a Project Engineer to manage all project phases, ensuring delivery within budget and timeline. The successful candidate will coordinate activities, collaborate with customers, and manage risks with a focus on APQP processes in an innovative automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with APQP processes in automotive or engineering environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Background in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all project phases including planning, installation, and final buy-off.
• Collaborate with customers and manage APQP activities.
• Identify potential project risks and implement corrective actions.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

DFMEA/PFMEA

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Engineering degree or completed apprenticeship

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

CATIA

Job description

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Our client, a leading Tier 1 supplier of assembled automotive products, is currently hiring a Project Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating all project elements including engineering design, quality planning, installation, commissioning and final buy-off phases as well as ensuring the project remains within budget in order to meet the requirements of the customer’s needs.

The Project Engineer will:

• Coordinate all project phases—including planning, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and final buy-off—while ensuring delivery within budget and against project timelines and KPIs.
• Collaborate closely with customers, attending meetings and providing progress updates in line with APQP requirements.
• Manage both customer and internal APQP activities and participate in PPAP processes.
• Translate customer specifications into departmental actions or sub-supplier orders, managing resources and tracking progress throughout the project.
• Analyse and assess changes in customer or internal requirements, including feasibility studies and cost impacts.
• Identify potential project risks and implement corrective actions, including root cause analysis and problem resolution.

The Project Engineer will have:

• Proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Project, with a good understanding of CATIA.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, FMEA, DFMEA/PFMEA, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Hands-on experience with APQP processes in an automotive or engineering environment.
• Engineering qualification – degree or completed apprenticeship, ideally with industry experience or a placement year.
• Background in manufacturing, preferably within the automotive or advanced engineering sectors.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple project elements and stakeholders.

If you're ready to play a key role in driving automotive innovation, apply online using an updated CV and a member of our team will be in touch!