Project Engineer

A leading Automotive OEM is currently seeking highly experienced Project Engineer to work in their Warwickshire location in the Body Engineering Division:

Project Engineer:

To support the identification and compilation of all parts / assemblies (including part built vehicles) required for engineering sign-off of Body Engineering components from an understanding of the tests required and liaison with engineers, test engineers and suppliers
Production of full ""exploded view"" visuals of parts from CAD (using associated visualisation tools such as Vis Mock-up / Digital Buck) for clarity in discussions with others
Consolidating a full cost status of these parts and assemblies, and identifying opportunities to reduce cost where necessary (including the development of unique, reduced cost, high level assembly specifications)
Working in conjunction with engineers, Purchasing, New Model Programmes, Logistics personnel and suppliers, arranging and attending meetings as necessary, to ensure requirements are understood, test plan is agreed and correct parts are ordered and delivered when required
Identification of any unique packaging requirements
Working at pilot production plant with Manufacturing, New Model Programmes and Logistics personnel to ensure properties are built to specification and arranging transport.
Ensuring timely delivery of parts and assemblies to end customers for test

Skills Required:
Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self confidence and self motivated to deliver with minimum supervision.
Ability to lead planning activities with other departments.
Ability to work within a team to resolve issues
A 'passion for the product'

Experience Required:
Experience of program or project management, meeting demanding timescales, budget control and cost effective delivery.
Experience of working with vehicle Bills of Material and / or automotive manufacturing experience

Experience Preferred:
Test / Development experience ideally within the automotive sector or adjacent industries, eg rail, aerospace, defence, energy etc

Education Required:
Ideally educated to a minimum of degree level in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical subject.

Additional Information :
The role will require inter-site travel and periods of several months based at the manufacturing pilot plant

If you think you have what it takes to fulfil the role, we want to hear from you now.
All candidates must have a Full UK driving license and eligible to work in the UK immediately.