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Position requires customer site work, visits to suppliers, etc., including overnight stays. May require international travel.
SUMMARY OF JOB FUNCTION
The post holder will work within a cross-functional project team environment to lead and manage the delivery (from concept through to installation, training, and project closure) of highly complex bespoke, robot-based, electromechanical systems for use in factory and process automation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Departmental
* Work with all members of the Projects Department to continually improve their project delivery.
* Work to ensure that the organisation has a consistent approach to projects, both internally and externally.
* Act as an ambassador for the Projects Department and promote and advocate for the department in a professional manner when carrying out the responsibilities and duties of the position.
* Support the Project Director in carrying out their responsibilities and duties and, when requested, function as the manager of the department in their absence.
* Generation and management of all project reporting documentation in accordance with the organisation's project management process for projects to which assigned.
* In carrying out the duties required of the position, comply with both the spirit and stated intent of all company and departmental policies and procedures.
Functional
* To be self-directing following the client's Project Management process, working with the department heads and the project team to ensure successful completion of assigned projects.
* Monitor and guide design and technical project milestones and deliverables to ensure project progress.
* Work with the project team to ensure that proposed designs meet project requirements.
* Work with project team and customers to ensure projects are delivered and installed to customer satisfaction.
* Work with the Finance and Personnel departments as required to ensure good management of company resources and personnel.
* Support the sales engineering team in the development and preparation of project proposals.
* Prepare project updates/reports to the client's management as required in accordance with the organisation's Project Management Process.
DUTIES
* Lead the project team to deliver projects on time, within budget, and at the right quality management process.
* Participate in peer and internal project design reviews as required as the ‘face of the customer’.
KNOWLEDGE
The Project Engineer will have knowledge of:
* Project Management (from APM competence framework)
* All the following:
o Team Management
o Leadership
o Requirements Management
o Solutions Development
o Schedule Management
o Resource Management
o Budgeting and Cost Control
o Risk, Opportunity and Issue Management
o Resource Capacity Planning
o Knowledge of various Project Management frameworks and methodologies (strengths and weaknesses)
o Stakeholder and Communications Management
o Formal Reviews
o Change Control
* And at least five (5) of the following:
o Conflict Management
o Ethics, Compliance and Professionalism
o Independent Assurance
o Business Case
o Asset Allocation
o Benefits Management
o Procurement
o Contract Management
o Quality Management
o Consolidated Planning
o Transition Management
o Governance Arrangements
o Capability Development
o Financial Management
o Technical Understanding
A good knowledge of a broad range of engineering subjects is required. Any of the following would be desirable:
* Pneumatic actuation and controls
* Motor & drive mechanism selection (stepper, AC & DC servos, gear reducers, and belt drives)
* Electrical / Electronic control components
* Motion Control
* Process Simulation
* Industrial Robots
* 2D and 3D machine vision systems
* Composite materials / manufacture
* Manufacturing process development
* New Product Introduction (NPI) methods and practices
* Mechanical system or electrical machine or industrial software (incl PLC) design / development
* Qualification and acceptance testing
* Statistical analysis of experimental and test data
* Design of Experiments
* Design & Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (D/PFMEA)
* Failure analysis methods and techniques
* CE/CA Mark compliance and certification
* Tooling/test equipment design
SKILLS
* Proven ability to manage own time and quickly identify and manage priorities.
* Excellent interpersonal abilities and proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional project environment.
* First-rate communication skills and the ability to form strong relationships both internally and externally.
* Exceptional written and oral communication skills (working language is English).
* Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
* Proficiency with Atlassian Confluence would be an advantage.
* Competent in the use of various videoconferencing systems.
* Competent in organizing and running project meetings both internally and with high-level customer representatives.
APTITUDE, ATTITUDE & BEHAVIOURS
* Strong Project Leadership – able to gently guide the technical teams or strongly direct as required.
* Inquisitive and curious with ability to identify problems as being technical, systemic, or process in nature.
* Creative thinking and problem solving.
* Possess and exhibit a positive outlook and “can-do” attitude with the willingness and ability to encourage the same in others.
* Exhibits a cooperative and collaborative approach conducive to building high-functioning cross-functional teams.
* Readily and freely shares their knowledge with others to increase the capability, expertise, and performance of the department and its value to the organization.
* Appetite to learn.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Degree in an Engineering related subject, or equivalent certification, training, and experience.
* PMP or PRINCE2 qualification would be advantageous.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
* A minimum of three (3) years in a Project Engineering / Management role.
SALARY RANGE
£37,000 - £48,000 per annum, commensurate with accomplishment and experience.
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