Electronic Project Engineer

We here at Siamo Recruitment are working with a leading engineering firm based in the heart of the Cotswolds, The role supports the growth of our client by helping us continuously improve our engineering capabilities, our operational efficiency and the service we provide to our customers.

All aspects of front end engineering including but not limited to NPI review and management, drawing review, ECR/ECN/DCR raise and review, deviation and concession management supporting quotation, procurement with part and alternative reviews and all aspects to support products through to stable production.

Use 8D or other recognised problem-solving methodology for manufacturing issues to eliminate recurring waste(s) by identifying root cause and implementing resolutions.

What our client offers as a benefit scheme:

Enhanced pension contributions
Healthcare cashback plan
Employee assistance programme
Site incentive plan
Financial wellbeing benefit
Discounted online and highstreet shopping and lifestyle vouchers
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted RAC membership
Discounted Gym membership
195 hours annual leave plus bank holidays
A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainabilityThis Project Engineer role will hold the below responsibilities:

Work cross functionally through the business to support Project Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Process Improvement Project Teams, quotations and procurement
Support all aspects of production process.
Investigate true root cause of failures create and support concessions, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for customers as required.
Create and control manufacturing instructions and implement engineering changes to production.
Create and control all changes through required change control process.
Manage engineering for New Product Introductions (NPI).
Liaise with customers, both internal and external, understanding customer requirements, specifications, and drawings.
Translate customer information into internal documentation, including but not limited to: design packs, general assembly drawings, wiring diagrams/schematics, Bill of Materials (BoM), Work Instructions, Test methods and both electrical and mechanical manufacturing drawings.
Collaboratively drive production efficiencies including running Kaizen events and applying LEAN methodologies, identifying, and tracking opportunities for improvement.
Review build practices and look to implement test jigs, fixtures and process improvements to help drive quality improvements.
Monitor manufacturing processes to assure compliance with approved methods and quality standards.
Be pro-active in health & safety matters to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all employees within the production department.
Provide daily, weekly and monthly data and analytics to the business.
Identifying, documenting, and reporting unsafe practices. 
 
Desirable Skills and Experience:

Sound engineering background with relevant qualifications and experience.
Degree Qualified or recognised apprenticeship.
Proven experience in the engineering field.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build a rapport with both internal and external customers.
Positive ‘can do’ attitude.
An understanding of configuration control and product structure, preferable but not essential, experience with the following: Autodesk Autocad, Solidworks, Fusion , Vault, & Inventor (or similar design software).
An ability to convey technical engineering issues to less technical colleagues.
A problem solver who looks to continuously improve and find customer focussed solutions.
Knowledge of the Design for Manufacture principles and the ability to apply these to new and current designs.
Superb written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to make decisions under pressure.
Great attention to detail and organizational skills