Operations and Projects Engineer

Position: Operations and Projects Engineer
Location: Blaenavon, South Wales
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Working Arrangement: Site based
Employment Type: Permanent

The Operations and Projects Engineer position is required in Blaenavon, South Wales for our client, a specialist engineering and manufacturing business operating within a larger international engineering group.

This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer with a background in project engineering, manufacturing or production engineering to take responsibility for engineering projects from design through to manufacture and delivery. The role will combine project engineering, production coordination, technical support, quality and continuous improvement, working closely with the design and production teams.

Operations and Projects Engineer Job Overview

Lead and coordinate engineering projects from initial design through manufacture, testing and final delivery
Monitor project schedules, resources, costs and delivery requirements
Work closely with the design team and production supervisor to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification
Coordinate manufacturing activities across fabrication, welding, machining, fitting and assembly
Plan and monitor production, inspection and testing activities
Review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
Provide technical support to engineering and production teams
Assist with design-for-manufacture reviews and pre-production checks
Coordinate materials, suppliers and resources required for project delivery
Support quotations, tenders and project cost estimates where required
Liaise with customers, suppliers and third-party inspectors throughout project delivery
Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), inspections and associated technical documentation
Investigate and resolve manufacturing, quality and technical issues
Support ISO 9001 quality requirements and continuous improvement activities
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency and manufacturing processes
Work closely with production and engineering personnel to ensure effective project delivery
Provide guidance and technical support to colleagues where required
Ensure appropriate health, safety and environmental standards are maintained across engineering and manufacturing activities

Operations and Projects Engineer Job Requirements

Previous experience in a Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Operations Engineer or similar engineering/manufacturing position
Strong engineering background within a manufacturing, fabrication, machining or fitting environment
Experience managing or coordinating engineering projects from design through to manufacture and delivery
Good understanding of engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing processes
Experience coordinating production schedules, resources and project requirements
Experience working with materials including mild/carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium and other non-ferrous materials
Good understanding of quality requirements and manufacturing inspection processes
Knowledge of relevant engineering standards and regulations, with experience of ATEX and/or PED advantageous
Understanding of ISO 9001 and continuous improvement principles
Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Confident dealing with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
Practical, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with engineering and production teams
Engineering degree or equivalent demonstrable engineering/manufacturing experience

Operations and Projects Engineer Salary & Benefits

£40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am - 12:00pm
Monday to Friday, site-based position
Group profit-related bonus scheme
Permanent position
Opportunity to develop within an established engineering groupBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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