The Lighting Consultants Looking for Project Engineer at
Redditch
, Worcestershire Full Time
The Lighting Consultants is a specialist automotive lighting company in Redditch specialising in luxury brands and vehicles. We are looking to expand our team and take on an experienced Project Engineer to help us in these exciting times. The role requires a fresh thinking, dynamic individual who can combine experience and enthusiasm to help us execute flawless delivery.
We are in a continuous growth program and entering a new chapter in the development of the business. You will effectively assist in leading, managing and controlling single or multiple projects to both the customers and TLC’s expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
To assist in leading cross functional project teams, to deliver the objectives for new product introduction projects, ensuring use of best practice project management techniques
Assist in reporting project status, budget, and milestones to SMT & company directors
Ensure that all projects are managed in accordance with company policies and procedures
Clearly communicate issues to the project team and assist in planning resources accordingly
To develop and maintain a good working relationship with the TLC team, customer, and suppliers
To lead meetings and organise visits with TLC team, customers and suppliers as directed by the PM
Assist in control and delivery of budgets for prototypes, development, tooling, and production expenditure
Create and maintain timing plans, highlighting concern areas, as directed by the PM
Organise, chair and minute project meetings with the project team as appropriate as directed by the PM
Assisting with the preparation of commercial aspects, especially engineering changes and traceability of these through the project
Assist in delivering and managing customer expectations
Assist in development and maintenance of technical specifications and documentation
Assisting in identifying business development opportunities and supporting quoting activities
Required Experience:
Educated to HNC/HND/Degree in an engineering discipline or 5+ year’s experience in a relevant field
Exposure to operating in an ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949 environment and assisting audit activities for project responsible elements as directed by the PM
Experience/exposure to assisting delivering projects from initial concept product development through to production via APQP process and ability to lead DFMEA, PFMEA and PPAP activities
Exposure to mechanical, electronic, harness component design, assembly, and processes
An understanding of the plastic injection molding process
Travel may be required on occasions to support customer and supplier meetings
Desirable Experience:
Experience in automotive lighting would be preferable
An understanding of ECE & SAE lighting regulations
DVP testing, photometry, and homologation process experience
CAD Literacy: ability to manipulate and interrogate CAD data and use associated visualisation tools
PRINCE 2 or similar Project Management Qualification, or willingness to work towards
Lean or Six Sigma Green/Black belt qualification or willingness to work towards
Launch experience and/or manufacturing experience would be beneficial
Required Skills:
Ability to manage time effectively
Be able to work effectively both independently and within a team
Computer literate in Microsoft office programmes including MS Project – ERP system use beneficial
Full clean UK driving licence and valid passport
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Candidates with previous experience and job titles including; Project Engineer, Project Manager, Lighting Engineer, Electrician, Technician, Electrical Inspection, Qualified Electrician, 17th Edition, Electrical Testing, Engineering, 18th Edition, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer may also be considered for this role.
