Project Engineer (Retrofit)

Job Description:

Project Engineer - Retrofit Team

Role Overview

The Project Engineer will work as a member of the Retrofit team to manage and provide the necessary engineering detail so that solutions can be built safely, to all relevant standards and cost effectively. Project Engineers work on multiple projects with values from £50k up to £5 million and ensure the development of engineered solutions from customer commitment through implementation and handover.

The role is based out of the Market Harborough office and the successful candidate will be expected to travel regularly to sites across Northern Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering:

• Translates customer requests into design solutions with support from the Project Engineering Team Leader and others
• Reviews design operational feasibility
• Reviews Material Flow Diagrams in conjunction with the Simulation department
• Conducts value engineering of solutions
• Prepares appropriate system layouts to provide solutions to customer requirements
• Prepares site mechanical installation packs
• Prepares detailed specifications and design documents needed for production
• Reviews equipment design and specifications to ensure standardisation of design across all projects
• Reviews equipment throughputs and capacities in conjunction with the Simulation Department

Project Documentation & Management

• Prepares project technical summaries
• Develops technical specifications for 3rd party equipment
• Conducts technical analysis of 3rd party equipment quotations
• Develops design risk assessments and reviews projects to ensure full compliance with current legislation
• Participates in regular design team reviews including the preparation of adequate minutes
• Participates in project review meetings
• Surveys sites and installations
• Manages general project documentationAssists in the preparation of H&S files and technical files

Technical & Software Skills

Uses MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook) and CAD Software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Navisworks, Trimble) in execution of duties

Ensures that appropriate equipment is used through technical detail engineering

Designs to relevant CE norms and legislative standards

Demonstrates knowledge of local authority regulations

Collaboration & Support:

Provides technical support to the sales team as required

Attends customer meetings as required

Works collaboratively, supportively and integratively with colleagues and other departments

Maintains and develops departmental processes to ensure continuous improvement in efficiency

Identifies add-value opportunities

Identifies cost-saving opportunities

Essential Requirements

Previous experience in a Project Engineering role within an automated materials handling environment

Skilled in setting up designs in AutoCAD and Material Cost Calculation

Previous experience providing management information to customers and management

Experience being part of technical engineering and/or concept sales teams

Willing to travel within the UK and Northern Europe for client meetings and other entities

Desirable Requirements

Experience working with SLA agreements with supplying partners