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Position: Operations and Projects Engineer Location: Blaenavon, South Wales Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Working Arrangement: Site based Employment Type: Permanent
The Operations and Projects Engineer position is required in Blaenavon, South Wales for our client, a specialist engineering and manufacturing business operating within a larger international engineering group.
This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer with a background in project engineering, manufacturing or production engineering to take responsibility for engineering projects from design through to manufacture and delivery. The role will combine project engineering, production coordination, technical support, quality and continuous improvement, working closely with the design and production teams.
Operations and Projects Engineer Job Overview Lead and coordinate engineering projects from initial design through manufacture, testing and final deliveryMonitor project schedules, resources, costs and delivery requirementsWork closely with the design team and production supervisor to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specificationCoordinate manufacturing activities across fabrication, welding, machining, fitting and assemblyPlan and monitor production, inspection and testing activitiesReview engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentationProvide technical support to engineering and production teamsAssist with design-for-manufacture reviews and pre-production checksCoordinate materials, suppliers and resources required for project deliverySupport quotations, tenders and project cost estimates where requiredLiaise with customers, suppliers and third-party inspectors throughout project deliveryCoordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), inspections and associated technical documentationInvestigate and resolve manufacturing, quality and technical issuesSupport ISO 9001 quality requirements and continuous improvement activitiesIdentify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency and manufacturing processesWork closely with production and engineering personnel to ensure effective project deliveryProvide guidance and technical support to colleagues where requiredEnsure appropriate health, safety and environmental standards are maintained across engineering and manufacturing activities Operations and Projects Engineer Job Requirements Previous experience in a Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Operations Engineer or similar engineering/manufacturing positionStrong engineering background within a manufacturing, fabrication, machining or fitting environmentExperience managing or coordinating engineering projects from design through to manufacture and deliveryGood understanding of engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing processesExperience coordinating production schedules, resources and project requirementsExperience working with materials including mild/carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium and other non-ferrous materialsGood understanding of quality requirements and manufacturing inspection processesKnowledge of relevant engineering standards and regulations, with experience of ATEX and/or PED advantageousUnderstanding of ISO 9001 and continuous improvement principlesStrong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritiesConfident dealing with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholdersPractical, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detailAbility to work effectively with engineering and production teamsEngineering degree or equivalent demonstrable engineering/manufacturing experience Operations and Projects Engineer Salary & Benefits £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experienceMonday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pmFriday: 7:30am - 12:00pmMonday to Friday, site-based positionGroup profit-related bonus schemePermanent positionOpportunity to develop within an established engineering group Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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