NPI Project Engineer
The Recruitment Co.
- Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: Up to £41,500k per annum
Working hours: 37 hours per week: 8am-4.30pm Mon-Thurs, 8am to 1pm on Fridays.Location: Based in Llanelli but will be required to travel abroad to support tooling / assembly buy offsResponsible for:
New Product Introduction or modification supporting stamping & assembly tooling & Processes.Qualifications:
- HNC / Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Recognised 4 year apprenticeship in an Engineering Discipline
- Customer Liaison
- BIW / Chassis / Structural Assemblies
- Presswork / Tooling / Assembly / Gauges
- GD&T in 3D CAD environment
- NPI Projects for OEMS
- Good computer skills – Microsoft Office / SAP / PDM
- A proven background of Product & Process knowledge combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Catia
- Lead assembly equipment sourcing, buy off, installation and commissioning from kick off to volume production
- Able to use CATIA and to transpose GD&T from complex assemblies into child parts (tolerancing)
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of high volume automotive manufacturing with specific attention to engineering processes.
- Sound understanding of the core tools – PFMEA / Control Plan / Gauge R&R etc.
- Current driving licence & valid Passport as travel to customers and suppliers will be required as and when necessary.
- Prepared for periods away from home at domestic and foreign customers and suppliers.
- Numerical reasoning and Interpreting Data (Statistics)
- Fault Diagnosis/Problem Solving
- Thorough understanding of specifying and using GD&T
- Managing product design (where applicable), process design & gauge design (inc. feasibility) and introduction in line with QCD deliverables.
- Supporting the follow up of Pressing / assembly / special purpose / tooling equipment suppliers as required and ensuring adherence to agreed planning. Create, Modify and interpate CAD models, Engineering Drawings & Specifications – in particular child parts.
- Co-ordinating the preparation of PFMEA, control plan and process planning documentation via project team.
- Providing quotation support for tooling, processes and checking fixtures to include concepts, layouts and cycle times as required.
- Training of project team members where required
- Providing accurate cost and timing feedback for products and changes during the enquiry and program phase.
- Escalating risks / issues to program management in a timely manner.
- Preparation of SORs for tooling, processes and checking fixtures to include concepts, layouts and cycle times as required.
- Reporting project status to Project Manager in accordance with scheduled project and program reviews and reporting formats
- Support nomination of tooling, processes and checking fixture suppliers
- Following and maintaining project processes and documentation (E.g. Project Gateway using GPCS system).
- Support the buy off of tooling and lead the buy off processes and checking fixtures.
- Attending customer PMST meetings using prescribed action / timing log.
- Lead and coordinate internal process run @ rate and process buy off.
- Support project to 90 days post SOP – to final project handover / sign off.
- Provide timing for assigned milestones and activities and ensure they are achieved.
- Communication and Presentations, directly with Customers and internal stakeholders
CPSwanseaThe Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we’re committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.