Overall Purpose of the Role:
This position is accountable for planning, directing and controlling the engineering support services which includes but is not limited to, defining, developing and launching all new programs, coordinating projects with other functional departments, simultaneous engineering with customers, customer engineering approvals, manufacturing and product engineering services assuring a profitable, cost effective and timely service to the customers and the Evtec site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a customer contact for new programs
- Provide support for existing programs / projects as issues arise
- Work with all customer design systems to maintain product checkpoints, deliverables and timing updates
- Lead, develop, document and maintain APQP documentation to ensure timely generation internally of the PFMEA’s, control plans and other associated documentation as per Evtec quality systems
- Support design development working with external and internal CAD / Component engineers to develop products that meet or exceed customer requirements and meet our manufacturing requirements for efficient processing
- Interface with customers, Engineering Department (CPMT meetings etc), Purchasing Department, and Manufacturing to support programs as required
- Lead timely feasibility and project reviews as the project or customer requires
- Develop working knowledge of all processes such as machining, leak test, and assembly to be able to establish manufacturing processes and quality standards
- Evaluate equipment and select the most cost-effective manufacturing process
- Develop capital and tooling budgets for new programs and ensure projects are brought in on budget and on time. (use budget cost tracker)
- Coordinate ordering, installation and debugging, establishing process capability, and approving payments for equipment and tooling
- Coordinate/facilitate preparation of formal quotes for new and revised programs
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional services
- Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Department Manager
- To comply with all company rules, regulations and procedures at all times and promote good working practices throughout the workforce.
Attributes, Skills and Qualifications:
- Significant experience in program/project management in high volume OEM Automotive industry
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Proven experience of capital equipment purchase, installation and commissioning.
- Engineering degree and or substantial proven experience.
- High volume OEM automotive metal cutting manufacturing experience is desired
- People management experience, ability to organize and work within a multi-functional team
- Must have a working and technical knowledge of customer specific requirements/procedures, GDT, SPC, PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, QS 9000 and other tools used as required
- Hard working, self-motivated, mobile and willing to take on duties required to meet the needs of the job
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead by example
- Work independently and collaboratively/cross functionally with many stakeholders
Note - Bachelors degree not mandatory. HNC / HND accredited apprenticeship / and or proven experience of project management may be acceptable
Commitment to Flexibility:
The post holder accepts the need to be flexible in terms of roles, responsibilities and hours of work to ensure the goals and objectives of the business are met to maximize production to the satisfaction of our customers, internal and external
Commitment to Quality:
Given that quality encompasses all aspects of Evtec Aluminium’s business, every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to the products, processes and the quality system. To that end, all employees have an obligation to identify and record any non-conformity and through designated channels initiate/recommend solutions. Further every employee is required to control continued processing, delivery or installation of non-conforming product until verified solution has been implemented.
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description represent the major responsibilities of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kidderminster DY11 7QE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Project engineering: 5 years (required)
- Project management: 1 year (required)
- PPAP: 5 years (required)
- FMEA: 5 years (required)
- GD&T: 5 years (required)
- Metal fabrication: 5 years (required)
- Lean manufacturing: 5 years (required)
- Budgeting: 5 years (required)
- Customer relationship management: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Kidderminster DY11 7QE (preferred)
Work Location: In person
