Project Engineer

Are you ready to engineer the future in a dynamic and bustling environment? Are you passionate about tackling challenging projects head-on? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We're seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join our team in Wolverhampton!

As a Project Engineer, you will collaborate closely with your R&D department to ensure that all aspects of new product introduction, business expansion, and critical activities are meticulously structured and project-managed, facilitating a seamless transition into production. This involves meticulously mapping product development phases, gateways, risk factors, and dependencies to ensure the timely delivery of crucial project milestones. Keep the wider business informed through comprehensive reporting and updates on project progress. Work in tandem with global New Product Development (NPD) teams and UK Manufacturing Quality functions to ensure that customer requirements and regulatory standards are thoroughly understood and consistently met. Provide technical guidance to both internal and external stakeholders, addressing issues that may arise during design, construction, and implementation phases. Additionally, you will oversee all pre-manufacturing engineering processes, defining protocols for design, manufacturing, and assembly to support the successful launch of new products. This includes managing prototype builds and maintaining technical documentation, such as reports, test procedures, and specifications. Play a pivotal role in facilitating cross-functional collaboration in the creation, review, and approval of process documentation, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Control Plans.

Hours of Work: Full Time, Permanent

Project Engineer Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience of Product Development within Manufacturing and / or Process Engineering, Prototype Machine build and test environment.
Project Management experience.
Knowledge of product launch processes and experience in the implementation of the Core Quality Tools: Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
Working experience within a technical product production environment.
Experience with CAD (Solidworks / Creo) and the ability to interpret technical drawings and tolerancing, including experience in GD&T.
Good analytical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, as well as the drive to learn and develop own skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A strong aptitude for hands-on engineering.
Desirable

Educated to degree level within a relevant discipline.
PRINCE2, APM, or PMP trained.
Six Sigma Green Belt or above.
Experience within procurement, maintenance, and knowledge of relevant standards including BSi, ASME and other National Standards.
Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Systems Planning and Implementation.
An understanding of UK HSE regulations (IOSH Trained).
Project Engineer Benefits:

33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Structure
Life Assurance
Health & Wellbeing Programme, including health cash plan and employee assistance
Pension Plan
High St Reward Scheme
Refer a Friend Programme
Free Parking
Frequent Technology User Free Eye Care
Flexible working model
High 5 Employee Recognition Programme
Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

Fortune Brands Innovations are a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of leading luxury British brands, Shaws, Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada. We market these together under the House of Rohl name.

In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology.

Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products.

With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people, dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.

Ready to take on the challenge of our Project Engineer role? Don't wait any longer—apply now