Overview: Working alongside our client, a specialist in the design, development and manufacture of composite components, we are looking for an NPI Project Engineer as part of their business succession planning.
Remit:
* This position will suit an accomplished Project Engineer or NPI Engineer or Tooling Design Engineer with a background in plastics manufacturing and proficiency with CAD software
* The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete NPI process from initial customer inquiry through to the implementation into production
* This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Project Engineer to join a forward-thinking company offering a fully mapped out progression plan as part of their business succession planning.
Role:
* In the role of NPI Project Engineer you will provide design and estimating support to the Sales and Marketing activities to prepare quotations, tenders, costings and technical proposals
* As NPI Project Engineer you will be involved in the design & development of new products, liaising with customer design engineers to produce final designs within the budget parameters of the project
* Translate the client’s specifications into solutions compatible with the company’s capabilities and technical strategies
* Provide a robust design-concept that meets the client specifications in terms of performance and quality
* To design and liaise with toolmakers and fixture suppliers on the production of mould tools & fixtures
* Attend DFMEA, PFMEA reviews and assist in preparing any quality documents required within the APQP process and communicate with the Project Team
* Engineering Change Management
* Maintain & update factory layouts & prepare / propose layouts
* Design and definition of Products / Moulds and associated jigs & fixtures
* Feasibility of Products / Moulds and fixtures
* Assessing potential risks to the Project
* Organise design project reviews including working to set budgets
* To ensure that the Company’s Health Safety & Environmental Policy and Statutory Legislation is complied with at all times
Experience Requirements:
* Experience within plastics manufacturing disciplines i.e. injection moulding, compression moulding, RIM etc
* Background within automotive / OEM design an advantage but other industry sector experience welcomed
* Tooling knowledge
* CAD software proficiency, Catia and AutoCAD an advantage
* Good working knowledge of project management, quality and engineering
* Experience in the implementation of APQP & PPAP
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to build relationships with customers and suppliers
* Technical report preparation
Key Words: “NPI Project Engineer”, “NPI Engineer”, “Project Development Engineer”, “Tooling Design Engineer”, “Development & Design Engineer”, “Project Manager”, “Plastics”, “Automotive”, “Compression Moulding”
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Sierra 57 Consult –
Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering
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