Project Engineer (Automotive) Job in Essex, Southern UK
Position: Project Engineer [Automotive]
Position Description:
As a Project Engineer you will be providing support for selected new programs in development and will be working closely [onsite as required] with the client OEM.
The position requires experience gained in the automotive sector and most notably delivering projects. Candidates must have experience with planning, negotiating, agreeing and delivering targets and be familiar with at least 1 OEM product development cycle and the relevant milestones.
Applicants should be qualified to degree level and the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead the resolution of business and process issues within a Project Team environment.
Skills Required:
The ability to work accurately and efficiently under time pressure
The ability to prioritise workload peaks efficiently to achieve results
Willingness to take an active and flexible role within the team
Confident manner, supported by excellent interpersonal skills
Good written and verbal communications skills
Candidates should demonstrate strong business acumen and consumer focus
Skills Preferred:
Integrity, self-motivation and the ability to facilitate meetings as required.
Experience Required:
An understanding of product development processes and programme delivery principles.
Experience of project or supplier management, meeting demanding timescales, and cost-effective delivery.
Must be a competent user of Excel to analyse data and produce concise easily understood summaries.
Experience Preferred:
Knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes and procedures.
Knowledge of Development Processes
Education Preferred:
Degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent