Project Engineer - Design & NPI
Plastic Mould Tools
Competitive Salary + Management Succession Plan
Are you a technically minded engineer with a passion for turning ideas into production reality?
Step into a role where your engineering expertise shapes products from concept to production. This is a hands-on opportunity to join a forward-looking manufacturer, combining project engineering with design for manufacture in plastics and tooling.
The Role
Manage all aspects of NPI projects from customer enquiry through to production.
Key responsibilities include:
• Lead NPI projects from enquiry through to launch
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles to ensure robust, cost-effective solutions
• Liaise with tooling suppliers and manage jig & fixture sourcing
• Control costs, prototypes, and engineering changes
• Prepare APQP & PPAP documentation
• Train operators, develop SOPs & work instructions for new tooling
• Support quotations and technical proposals
• Use 3D CAD (approx. 15% of role) to support design activity
• International travel to visit suppliers and customers, building strong technical relationships
About You
We are looking for someone with:
* Experienced Tooling Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer or similar
* A background in tooling and plastics, ideally with injection moulding experience.
* Min HNC is a relevant engineering qualification
* Strong project engineering skills with design knowledge – Catia V5 – advantageous
* Knowledge/experience of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA and engineering change management.
* Ability to translate customer requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions.
* Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Why Join?
• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation in automotive and industrial manufacturing.
• Work on challenging projects that span from concept design through to full-scale production.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge tooling, injection moulding processes, and lean manufacturing techniques.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions