Project Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer to join our growing team based in Bolton.

The mission of the role is to take ownership and responsibility of customer orders within the Process Vacuum Systems & Solutions business of the Industrial Vacuum Division of the company.

The job holder has responsibility for supporting all requirements and deliverables for contracts assigned to the Process Vacuum Systems and Solutions Business. The scope will be to provide direct governance and support for contracts executed directly by the Process Vacuum business.

Main Responsibilities

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  Assisting and supporting the Contracts Manager.
• To effectively handle all aspects of a contract from receipt of the order into the contracts department to commissioning, ensuring that the projects are delivered as sound engineering solutions produced on time, to specification, within budget and in accordance with the agreed delivery terms and conditions.
• Managing the change process throughout the contract to ensure the negotiation of price and delivery changes are carried out whenever possible maximising revenue and OPR and negating the application of liquidated damages. Close liaison with Sales and the Contracts manager will be required to achieve this.
• Preparing and maintaining the Project Workbook cost spreadsheet for each project, monitoring costs to ensure overspends on contracts are minimised and that OPR is maximised.
• Estimating product lead times and preparing detailed production/resource plans and progress reports to follow the project to an on-time delivery.
• Preparing or overseeing the preparation of technical and commercial documents, drawings, material requisitions, quality plans, production / documentation schedules and the like, throughout the contract ensuring the content is accurate, on time and of a consistently high quality.
• Liaising with clients and suppliers throughout the contract to ensure their / our requirements are clearly understood and organising/attending inspection visits.
• Liaising with internal resources throughout the contract duration to ensure all deliverables are coordinated and supplied in a timely and professional manner.
• Handle all contractual issues that arise during the execution of a contract liaising with all parties as required to reach effective and timely solutions.
• Preparing manufacturing data books for the contract, as required.

Skills / Experience

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  Experience of systems engineering preferably gained in a process / chemical engineering background.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-managing and motivated and lead resources successfully whilst working well in a team environment and demonstrating good customer / peer / supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of working with engineering contractors, knowledge of vacuum technology would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and working experience of international design standards and codes is preferred.
• Ability to travel and communicate effectively with internal and external customers on a professional level.
• Other requirements (Fluent written and spoken English language; expected travel requirements ~ 15% of time (% depending on where the candidate is geographically located)
• Computer literate including effective use of MS Office software, including Microsoft Project.
• Effective team player with ability to work independently and take responsibility for decisions made.
• Recognised Management/Leadership accreditation (such as APM, PRINCE2, PMP, etc.) preferred, but not essential).

Why come to Edwards:

We offer so much more than a job.

Along with your salary you will be eligible for:

• Bonus up to 7.5% bonus
• 25 days holiday and your bank holidays
• Cash health plan
• Pension with a company contribution of up to 8%
• Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary
• Employee Referral scheme
• Training, Learning and Development throughout
• Wellbeing Program
• Support for formal qualifications and professional development
• Recognition and Reward program
• Some sponsored professional qualifications such as Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Free parking

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Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued, and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.