Project Engineer

Location: Derby, UK

Job Type: Office-based with 1 day per week working from home

Employment Type: Full-Time

Client Overview

Our client is an innovative engineering organisation specialising in the development of advanced gas turbine technologies and complex engineering solutions. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Project Engineer (Supply Chain) to support the successful delivery of critical hardware across multiple programmes.

Job Responsibilities

* Manage the full procurement lifecycle for bespoke and commercial hardware.

* Create and maintain project plans to ensure hardware is delivered to programme schedules.

* Develop and manage large Bills of Materials.

* Act as the key interface between Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Programme teams.

* Select, onboard and manage suppliers, including performance monitoring and site visits.

* Support cost estimation, budgeting and cost reduction initiatives.

* Manage non-conformances and coordinate resolutions with engineering teams.

* Produce and maintain product documentation, certifications and compliance records.

* Support supplier audits and approved supplier management activities.

Skills Required

* Proven experience in Project Management, Procurement or Supply Chain within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

* Experience managing complex hardware delivery programmes.

* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand GD&T principles.

* Strong project planning and organisational skills.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Project and advanced Microsoft Excel.

* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and commercial awareness.

* High attention to detail.

Desirable

* Manufacturing or precision engineering experience.

* Knowledge of machining processes, engineering materials and CAD.

* Understanding of turbomachinery or rotating equipment.

Please note that our client is unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed