Project Engineer - Product Line - Gillingham (PBA-105866)

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Project Engineer - Product Line
Gillingham, Kent, England

A world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for a Project Engineer - Product Line to work on either a permanent or contract basis and represent the purchasing function within the project team. Plan, coordinate and track purchasing activities to support attributed programs profit/loss, value stream, flawless launches objectives, in line with Lean Transformation objectives and strategies.

The Project Engineer will be responsible for tracking company global supply management`s performance to product development process timing, including sourcing and PPAP as well as to business case (new and current parts) on new programs. Provide input to project management system that tracks program timing. Complete purchased part risk assessment with Engineering and Supplier Quality input. Organize and lead Kick-off and Key-Stakeholders meetings. Conduct segmentation process on purchased material for all new programs. Develop readiness, quality, and sourcing strategies for each purchased component, including carry-over parts, in collaboration with project teams, supplier quality, and category buyers. Represent the purchasing function to all assigned project and product teams. Utilise all available tools (value stream mapping, VA/VE, etc.) early in product development to influence design and sourcing to reduce cost and improve quality. Responsible to communicate engineering changes on current parts to category buyers.

Candidates should be degree qualified in Engineering or Business and be a strong relationship builder with high integrity. Candidates will possess strong organisational, leadership, analytical and communication skills together with commitment to quality and flawless launch, lean and cost/profit planning .

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.