Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer – Marine Composite Manufacturer – Dorset – £40,000+ DOE

Are you an established Project Engineer looking for your next step? Are you not valued enough at your current company? Are you looking for something more interesting? We have the role for you …

We are working with a leading manufacturer of large composite structures with sites across the South West of England. They offer a comprehensive composites manufacturing service from design and engineering to parts production and final assembly. Their clients include; BAE, Rolls Royce, Airbus, Sunseeker, and Siemens. They are looking to expand their clientele within Defence, Aerospace, Simulation, and Unmanned Aeriel Vehicles.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from conceptualization to delivery, ensuring efficient coordination.
• Manage commercial aspects, including estimating project costs.
• Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships through effective account management.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and existing production programs, collaborating closely with customers.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.
• Oversee and approve the work of other engineers.
• Develop inventive manufacturing solutions for composite parts.
• Possess a strong understanding of diverse and complex tooling, including the ability to approve the design of tool sets.
• Input new items, maintain BOMs, load sales orders, and ensure accurate delivery notes in the MRP system (Progress +).
• Establish clear project requirements with customers prior to manufacturing initiation.
• Develop Engineering Management plans, including scheduling and resource estimates.
• Create comprehensive work instructions and manufacturing manuals for composite parts and assemblies.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials through direct procurement or delegated procurement activities.
• Collaborate effectively with the quality team to ensure compliance with Customer & Regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in advanced composite part manufacturing methods and strategies.
• Project-manage component manufacturing across the factory and with external suppliers.
• Coordinate part production on the shop floor, working closely with production supervisors.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of shop-floor equipment, including Autoclaves and ovens.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant technical and quality areas.
• Negotiate variations to contracts/jobs as necessary.
• Keep the accounts department informed about invoicing, WIP, and assist in overdue payment follow-up.
• Demonstrate competent IT skills and CAD proficiency (Siemens NX or Solidworks highly beneficial) to analyze models.
• Occasional travel within the UK and overseas.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Composite and GRP materials and manufacturing processes.

Please note that specific roles at with this client are subject to security clearance. Successful candidates will need to pass a DBS check and be eligible for UK National Security Vetting.

If you are interested in applying, or know someone who might be interested – get in touch with Joshua Skinner on hidden link - please login or 02392 322357.

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