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The role of an Insitu Project Engineer in our client’s organisation, is both exciting and challenging, with responsibility for overseeing insitu projects from start to finish. Success in this role hinges on delivering high-quality results while maintaining strong customer relationships and managing the reactive nature of the service.

This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys hands-on engineering work, and is passionate about problem-solving and customer satisfaction.

Salary: £30-35k (dependant on experience)

Support to complete IMECHE

Key Responsibilities

Machining Solutions:

Generate customized machining solutions for non-standard projects.
Create detailed designs, including drawings, and work orders for manufacturing jigs, fixtures, and bespoke tooling.

Project Estimation & Planning:

Estimate project timelines, prepare proposals, and ensure adherence to the company's pricing structure.
Plan projects efficiently, considering risk, cost, and strict time constraints.

Customer & Team Communication:

Manage relationships with customer accounts to enhance project success and conversion rates.
Communicate job details clearly to the technical team using pre-job briefs.

Project Monitoring & Correction:

Monitor ongoing projects, take corrective actions if necessary, and be available for calls or site visits beyond regular hours.

Customer Satisfaction:

Maximize customer satisfaction through regular communication and identify opportunities for future business.
Conduct site visits for quoting new projects or supporting ongoing ones, requiring occasional travel and overnight stays.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities to improve company processes and contribute to strategic goals.

Requirements

Essential:

Education: A degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher.
Mechanical Engineering Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical systems and principles.
Attention to Detail: A methodical, accurate, and organized approach to work.
Technical Skills: Proficient in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings; Comfortable using CAD software such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or SolidWorks.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Capable of making quick decisions and handling multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-changing environment.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills to build rapport with clients and coordinate with the internal team.
Driving License: Required for site visits.
Teamwork: Works well in a team while also managing independent projects.
Comfort with Uncertainty: Able to handle the unpredictability of insitu machining work.

Desirable:

Machining Knowledge: Broad understanding of different machining techniques, with insitu machining experience preferred.
Sales Experience: Experience in sales or working with clients on technical projects.
Faro Tracker Experience: Familiarity with Faro Tracker for precision measurement.
Safety Certification: Possession of a CCNSG Safety Passport.

Working hours: Normal working week is 38hrs Monday-Friday, although there will be additional hours required as dictated by workload and projects.

Benefits:

Ongoing Learning & Development - including support for IMECHE.
Enhanced rates, if supporting machining job on site.
Holiday entitlement - 25 days annual holidays and 8 days public holiday each holiday year.
One additional day annual holiday for every 10 years’ service completed.
Sick pay - up to 12 weeks full pay.
Enter the company pension scheme immediately.
Company pension scheme, offering 4.2% company contribution.
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