Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager. This role entails extensive interaction with suppliers and internal teams while generating key project documentation. Building on a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and previous relevant experience, the successful candidate will ensure project success through meticulous oversight and coordination. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and be adaptable to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with project documentation and liaising with suppliers.
• Define scopes of work and coordinate procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements at supplier locations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Engineering Principles

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Job Description

The Project Engineer will provide detailed support required by Project Manager, including creation of documentation, working with suppliers, liaising with design team, client, and internal/external resources to ensure successful project execution.Attending meetings with client/suppliers and external certification bodies.

• Assisting PM
• Develop standard and project-specific specifications required to control production, e.g. material specifications, NDE procedures, quality plans, component data sheets, assembly specifications, test specifications.
• Liaising with design team.
• Compliance with customer spec (QA and technical)
• Define scopes of work for subcontracted enquiry packages.
• Coordinate ITT processes in conjunction with other internal resources and provide technical support during ITT clarifications.
• Supplier identification, detailed procurement, expediting, visits.
• Carry out sourcing and sub-supplier evaluation/qualification, including technical evaluation and evaluation of quality, health & safety, and environmental aspects.
• Follow up manufacturing activities at sub-suppliers, including holding kick-off/pre-production meetings, carrying out in-process expediting and quality inspections and environmental checks, witnessing factory acceptance testing/final inspections and carrying out document reviews, working in conjunction with fabrication engineers where appropriate.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental requirements at sub-supplier locations.

Requirements of the job

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role

Essential Specific Skills/Knowledge Needed

• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• Outlook, including electronic calendar
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work on own initiative.
• Flexibility and adaptability to ensure tasks are prioritised appropriately.
• Understanding of fundamental engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience of working with sub suppliers.
• Honesty, reliability and discretion are essential.
• Experience in Solidworks would be of benefit but is not essential.

Applications to be submitted to Louise Hughes along with CV and cover letter