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• TredegarNP22 3AA
• Posted 4th Mar 2010
• Posted by: Web Recruit Ltd
• Salary: Negotiable
• Job Type: Permanent
• Reference: 2232991
• This job has been viewed 121 times since it was posted.

Job Description

New Products Engineer APQP Automotive Industry Tredegar, Gwent £30,000 - £35,000 DOE Plus Pension After Six Months, 25 Days Holiday (rising with service) Our client is one of the world\'s leading producers of emission and ride control products for the automotive industry. Using a combination of leading-edge technology and manufacturing expertise, they are committed to making transportation cleaner, quieter, smoother and safer. An opportunity has arisen for a New Products Engineer to join their team. This is the ideal role for a project manager with experience of new product introduction and APQP to join a leading, global company. As the New Products Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and implementing new model programmes from the industrialisation phase through to production. Supporting the customer team, you will be capable of managing multi-programme projects to meet the timeline demands of the customer. Using the latest APQP and Microsoft Project software to control the programmes, you will be tasked with liaising between our client and their customers. Your duties will include: * Leading the project team in the industrialisation of the new products * Defining and recommending a manufacturing strategy, capital and tooling requirements for new programmes. * Visiting suppliers, customers and the customer team * Liaising between customer engineering, resident engineers and our internal European launch team. To be considered for the role of New Products Engineer you will need: * Experience of new product introduction project management within the automotive industry * Experience of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) * An awareness of TS quality management systems You will have excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills as well as being a good team player. Also necessary, is your ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and your strong IT skills. Although not essential, the ideal candidate will have some or all of the following: * Knowledge of SAP * Experience of managing within a team environment * Experience of manufacturing automotive parts requiring welding, pipe manipulation, and mechanical fabrication * A degree or equivalent in a manufacturing related discipline * A second language (preferably German) To apply for the role of New Products Engineer (APQP), please simply send your CV and a covering letter with reference to the above competencies, via the button shown. Your details, as submitted by you, will only be used in conjunction with this vacancy. By submitting your CV and cover letter to us, you give express consent to us using your details for this purpose. Additional Keywords: New Products Engineer, APQP, Project Manager, Automotive Industry, Project Management, Programme Manager, TS Quality Management, New Products, Product Manager, Quality Manager, Product Development, Product Development Engineer. This vacancy is being advertised by Web Recruit Ltd. The services advertised by Web Recruit Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.