NPI Project Engineer

Job Description

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 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

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
• Catia

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. CPSwanseaThe Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and were committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.