PE Global
Manufacturing Project Engineer
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PE Global is currently recruiting for a Project Engineer for a contract role with a leading multinational food manufacturing client based in Leominster.
Pay rate is £25.32 per hour - £31.68 per hour PAYE (depending on experience)
This role will require a broad range of project management and engineering skills, with a focus on ATEX improvements across the facility. The role holder will directly manage the project and be responsible for projects that could have values up to £1MM in value.
Job Responsibilities
- Designs for factory development projects are developed, working closely with Manufacturing and BD&E where required.
- Detailed engineering design and specifications are developed for authorised Capital projects to meet requirements of safety, quality, and hygiene at optimum output and efficiency, and lowest cost.
- Manage the site's assets in terms of verification & write off with a clear change control process.
- Existing practices, methods, and technology are challenged and opportunities to improve factory productivity, safety, and quality are proactively sought.
- Tender packages are prepared and reviewed, tender returns are evaluated, peer reviews conducted, and commercial terms are negotiated.
- Solutions to problems are recommended so that they can be designed out to reduce operating costs, improve product quality, and improve safety performance.
- Project costs are managed using ERP tools (SAP and Coupa) and capital spend is managed and forecast.
- Manage contractors to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, to the highest quality standards with minimal disruption to the process.
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Requirements
- BEng/MEng in Engineering or equivalent experience.
- APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent preferred.
- ATEX Regulations training or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 5 – 10 years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing industry, preferably food, beverages, or pharmaceutical.
- Significant experience in the identification and delivery of Capital projects up to a value of £1MM.
- Demonstrated experience in project delivery in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Computer skills – spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Microsoft Word), graphics (PowerPoint), SAP, PLC Software (Rockwell preferable), & SCADA screens.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to organise your own time, manage your own agenda around site priorities.
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