The Recruitment Co is currently recruiting for an experienced NPI Project Engineer to join our clients manufacturing team based in Llanelli.

Contract: Permanent

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 offs

Responsible 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

Knowledge / Experience:

• 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

Key requirements:

• 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.

Aptitude (Key abilities to be demonstrated):

• Numerical reasoning and Interpreting Data (Statistics)
• Fault Diagnosis/Problem Solving
• Thorough understanding of specifying and using GD&T

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

If you feel you are the right candidate for this role then please submit your CV for immediate response.
CPSwansea