At Express Engineering, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional results for our clients. As a dynamic and growing company based in the North-East of England, we value teamwork, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.
With over 50 years of experience in manufacturing, we are a trusted subcontract manufacturing company working across multiple industries delivering high quality, precision engineered solutions.
We are part of the Express Engineering Group who employ more than 300 employees across the two companies, Express Engineering (Gateshead) and Express Engineering (Fabrications) (trading as QA Weld Tech).
We are currently seeking a Contract Engineer experienced in mechanical or manufacturing engineering to support the management of orders through internal and subcontract processes to achieve successful on time, in full delivery to our clients.
To be successful in the role of Contract Engineer at Express Engineering, you will be:
* Experienced managing the full Project and Contract Management cycle utilising strong communication and organisational skills.
* Experienced working in a commercial environment within the manufacturing engineering industry.
* A strong team player working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, continuously developing and maintaining working relationships.
* Confident in a customer facing role at a contract management and technical level.
The main duties of the Contract Engineer include:
Project Management
* Managing orders through internal and external processes, from material delivery, through production machining and subcontract processes to successful client delivery.
Progress Reporting
* Production of updates regarding order progress, from order placement to delivery, to ensure achievement of 100%, on time delivery.
Customer Contact
* Main point of contact with key client representatives within your client base providing:
* Efficient information sharing from the client to Express Engineering commercial & production teams and from Express Engineering to the client as necessary.
* Effective representation of Express Engineering during client meetings via conferencing facilities, or face to face at Express or client facilities.
Systems
* Assist in maintaining and developing commercial and production business systems and reports.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* 25 days annual holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays
* Holiday Buy and Sell scheme
* Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
* Generous contractual sick pay scheme
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Sports & Social Club
* On-site parking
* A collaborative and supportive work environment
* Opportunities for development and personal growth
* Opportunities to work on exciting and challenging projects
Join Our Team
Express Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome all applications however you must be eligible to work in the UK.
This is a full-time, permanent role, based on-site Monday to Friday. We are happy to discuss flexible working options around working hours.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £42,000.00 per year
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person