Overview
Description CMS2 is a specialist equipment manufacturer supplying maritime atmosphere control systems and support services. CMS2 are experts in enabling high availability atmosphere management systems to generate breathable air for submariners, allowing boats to remain underwater for long periods of time. We do this by combining over sixty years of expertise with the latest technology and processes to design, build and support high quality systems and solutions.
Department: Operations
Location: Portsmouth
Role
We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team to support in the creation of novel engineering solutions to support new product introduction as well as developing improvements to the existing product line.
Key Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Industrialisation Manager, you will manage any design improvement/obsolescence activities relating to the assigned projects, providing technical guidance in line with the Product Specification to the engineering resources assigned.
* Managing the flow of information between multiple departments.
* Responsible for implementing changes to maintain specifications & drawings.
* Responsible for creation and maintenance of Product Bills of Materials.
* Review the content of standard project documentation i.e. technical, operation, maintenance manuals.
* Report on the technical content of the project to the Project Managers. This includes supporting multi-departmental reviews to ensure the right approach is being followed, and that any requirements for additional expertise are addressed.
* Identify technical risks & provide support to the Project Managers and work on the appropriate strategies for risk management.
* Support the Project Managers with technical queries from the customers & participate in customer communication.
* Track activities to project plans and budgets, regularly reporting to the Project Managers on progress as required.
* Support the business in providing information to aid the creation of proposals as required.
* Provide technical support for procurement throughout the project lifecycle to ensure timely response to supplier queries.
* Provide support to SQE and Quality team as required to resolve quality issues, including raising formal request, fault finding and test support.
* Provide support to engineering design as required by the project.
* Provide support to technicians with issues/problems arising during the build cycle.
* Provide support to the Test Technicians and Commissioning Engineers as required by the project.
* Support Site Engineers throughout off site work with provision of information, materials and liaison with internal resources.
* Ensure project activities are delivered as defined by the Project Manager, including ensuring design reviews are held, FMEAs are conducted and appropriate test plans are in place.
General activities
* Provide a professional backup service for colleagues during peak times or during absence.
* Maintain continuous professional development to ensure knowledge is up to date.
* Act as an ambassador for the company in all interactions with customers and the public.
* Carry out any other ad-hoc duties as required to support the needs of the business.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* HND or Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Manufacturing Engineering or related subject.
* Experience of working in a manufacturing engineering environment.
* Flexiblity, enthusiasm, self-motivated and able to work well under own initiative.
* Able to build long-term successful client partnerships, both internally and externally.
* Read & understand mechanical/electrical drawings.
* Decision-making / problem solving skills.
* Strong presentation skills, confident speaker and professionally presented.
Desirable
* Experience of working on multiply projects.
* Practical competence in mechanical / systems assembly.
* Strong communication skills.
* Experience of working within a Defence environment.
* Previous experience of an ERP system.
* Knowledge of ISO9000 or a similar QA system.
Role travel requirements
The duties of this appointment relate to the UK but you may be required to travel when required by the Company. It is not envisaged that you shall be required to work outside the UK for more than one month.
Other requirements
Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK
Candidates must have passed UK security clearance to Security Check level or be able to obtain this level. This normally requires 5 years residence in the UK.
Benefits
At CMS2, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their well being. Alongside our competitive salaries we offer a comprehensive benefits package including, Company Profit Share Scheme, Generous Holiday Allowance with the ability to buy and sell holiday and more.
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