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This is a varied role offering full ownership of engineering projects from the initial idea through to installation and handover. Working within a small and trusted team, you will identify opportunities to improve and automate production, put together business cases, select and manage specialist suppliers, and introduce new equipment into the manufacturing environment. Projects can range from smaller improvements worth around £80,000 to major automation programmes valued at £1m- £2m. This is more than a traditional project management role, you will also use your engineering knowledge to review and challenge designs, make key decisions and ensure each solution works as intended. Benefits · Flexi- start and finish times (1pm finish on a Friday available) · Optional 9-day fortnight · 50/50 office and home working · Buying/selling holiday · 14 weeks of paid parental leave (new parents) and phased return to work for those parents that take extended leave i.e. maternity, adoption leave · Training and professional development · Employee Bonus Scheme · Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10.5% (subject to conditions) · Non-contributory Share Scheme (Company shares have shown sustained performance growth) · BUPA for eligible employees Info about what the Project Engineer role entails · Identify manufacturing processes and operational areas that could be improved through automation, new equipment or other capital investment. · Develop detailed business cases using production volumes, labour requirements, forecast demand, quality data, costs, risks and expected return on investment. · Translate operational needs into clear project concepts, technical specifications, user requirements, project plans and measurable acceptance criteria. · Manage engineering projects through the full lifecycle, from initial concept and design reviews through supplier build, testing, installation, commissioning and final handover. · Control project scope, budgets, timescales, quality and risks, resolving technical challenges, supplier issues and delays throughout delivery. · Build strong relationships with production, engineering, quality, product development, suppliers and senior leaders to gain approval, coordinate delivery and influence key decisions. Essential Requirements of the Project Engineer · Strong engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally involving electronics, electromechanical products or automated production equipment. · Previous experience as a Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Automation Engineer or in a similar technical, project-focused position. · Proven experience delivering engineering or capital equipment projects from initial concept through design, installation, commissioning and final completion. · Strong technical understanding of complex machinery and automation, with the confidence to review designs and challenge external engineering specialists when necessary. · Good commercial awareness, including developing business cases, evaluating return on investment and managing significant project budgets. · Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills, with the ability to build professional relationships with external automation teams, influence senior colleagues and work independently. Desirable experience for the Project Engineer: Experience with industrial automation, robotics, machine vision, automated testing or bespoke production equipment. Experience within electronics manufacturing and a good understanding of the associated production processes. Experience managing contracts, suppliers or project budgets. Experience using AI or other emerging digital technologies within manufacturing or engineering. Experience transferring manufacturing processes or equipment between sites or countries. If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up to date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn’t already known to us. April Quest Ltd acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency and complies with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations Act 2003. We take your privacy seriously; our Privacy Policy can be viewed on our website. 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