Project Engineer £38,000 - £45,000 basic salary Days – Monday to Friday Pension matched up to 8% contribution + life insurance 25 days leave + 8 Bank Holidays Phone/laptop Location: Northamptonshire ATA Search is once again recruiting for a market-leading volume manufacturing business based in the heart of Northamptonshire. Established for well over 30 years, they are at the forefront of manufacturing engineered components for a variety of sectors, and they set the standards with stringent quality and manufacturing processes. Generating over £18m annual sales, they are also part of a larger group with aspirations to become a £1b business over the coming years.  Having successfully recruited multiple staff for this organisation, I can honestly say they are a company that provides a great working environment, unparalleled support and the autonomy to drive production improvements in line with the overall group strategy. Due to succession planning, this business is now looking to recruit a Project Engineer from within automotive and or plastics moulding to join the team. If you are an experienced Project Engineer or a Project Quality Engineer from within the automotive or plastics sector (ideally both) and you want to work for a forward-thinking, growing and aspirational then please email an up-to-date CV and contact number to for a confidential discussion. The role of the Project Engineer will be as follows: The role of the Project Engineer will typically be factory-based with occasional meetings with customers and suppliers Lead all manufacturing project engineering related from project nomination to full production Responsible for the design reviews and feasibility study - Review the manufacturing techniques and ensure they have the technology to manufacture the products Support cost estimations, build target plans and build cross-functional teams (quality, logistics, injection mould specialist and production engineering) Set up timing plans and work with suppliers and customers to support manufacturing schedules Coordinate tooling manufacturing and coordinate all projects related to assembly Manage trials from tool makers and tooling suppliers Using Microsoft Projects and Gantt charts to manage projects The utilisation of the company ERP system (SAP) – training provided The ideal Project Engineer will have a combination of the following: An experienced Project Engineer or Project Quality Engineer The ideal applicant will have either automotive or plastics experience ideally a combination of the two A suitable engineering qualification – degree preferred A proven track record in project engineering activities within a manufacturing environment Experience and comfortable face-to-face with customers and suppliers as well as presenting project engineering solutions Detailed conscious, strong planning and someone who is highly organised The benefits: You will be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package and the autonomy to drive project improvements as well as plenty of job security and job satisfaction. How to apply: Please click “apply” or for further information or please contact Ajay Bhella at ATA Search by emailing an up-to-date copy of your CV to ATA Search specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and General Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and interim basis – For more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation