Manufacturing Project Engineer
2 days ago
Birkenhead
About Hydrokem Aerosols Ltd: Hydrokem Aerosols are located on the Wirral and specialise in the manufacture of aerosol and bag on valve products. We supply to a wide range of market sectors including personal care, healthcare/medical devices, veterinary, household, automotive and technical. Hydrokem Aerosols is a part of Clinimed Holding Limited, a group of companies founded in 1982 following the acquisition and formation of number of additional companies within the group. Job Summary: As a Project Engineer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing various engineering projects. Reporting to the Site Project Manager, you will work closely and collaboratively with cross functional teams. You will scope, plan, implement and successfully complete engineering projects within budget of varying scale, complexities, and technologies on time in full. You will be responsible for the management and implementation of key projects in the packing and process area. Benefits: • Contributory Pension Scheme (5% Employer Contribution, Increasing up to 10% with Service), • Medical Cash Back Plan (Simply Health), • Life Assurance (4 x Annual Gross), • Annual Performance Bonus, • Annual Pay Review, • Onsite Free Car Parking, • Cycle to Work Scheme., • Employee Referral Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme – Health & Wellbeing, • Training & Development Opportunities, • 25 Annual Holidays plus Bank Holidays and One Company Holiday (and Christmas Shutdown) Main Duties & Responsibilities: • To collaborate with team members to define project goals and objectives., • Develop project plans and schedules, ensuring adherence to the deadline. Oversee project execution, monitoring progress and adjusting as needed., • Ensure compliance to design criteria and standards, creating and reviewing designs and taking responsibility to document necessary processes., • Conduct feasibility studies, producing user requirement specifications, layout drawings, throughput calculations, cost estimates as well as developing engineering criteria., • Preparing tender evaluation documentation and capex proposals that provide good return on investment., • Conduct regular project meetings to communicate updates and address any issues., • Coordinate all project related activities between internal team and external vendors., • Effectively manage and foster good working relationships with Contractors and other third parties., • Manage project budgets including tracking expenditure and reviewing invoices to ensure on time in full delivery to budget., • Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate potential risks., • Ensure compliance with current safety regulations and quality standards. Raising management of change procedures, URS and change controls when appropriate., • Prepare and present project reports to stakeholders highlighting key milestones and achievements., • Ensure stakeholder satisfaction through clear, professional communication, • Work closely with Safety, Operations, Quality and Technical teams to identify strategic opportunities to develop lean capabilities, maximise yields and reduce production costs through continuous improvement projects. Personal Specifications: • At least 5 years of experience in project engineering ideally in aerosol industry., • Solid understanding of Health and Safety compliance, Hazard Study Methodology, Risk Assessment, Permit to Work systems and CDM2015., • Good knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering, instrumentation, and automation., • Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a manufacturing environment., • Hands-on operational experience, ideally within a multidisciplined FMCG environment., • Proven experience in project management tools and techniques, PMP or Prince 2 methodologies: experience with AutoCAD, able to interpret and design PFD’s, P&ID’s, Layout Drawings, MS office packages., • Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards., • HNC or NVQ Level 3 in engineering or equivalent qualification., • Good organizational and planning skills with an ability to prioritise competing demands and manage own workload., • Able to manage multiple engineering projects concurrently with in-depth technical contribution., • Sound knowledge of 5S and TPM/WCM methodologies., • An excellent articulate communicator, with strong interpersonal skills., • Proven previous experience in stock control or inventory management., • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy., • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines., • Confident communicator, able to work effectively with internal teams and customers.