Project Engineer

Business overview

Volex is a global leader in integrated manufacturing for performance-critical applications and a supplier of power products. We serve a diverse range of markets and customers, with particular expertise in cable assemblies, higher-level assemblies, data center power and connectivity, electric vehicle charging, and consumer electricals. We are headquartered in the UK and operate from 28 manufacturing locations with a global workforce of over 14,000 employees across 25 countries. Volex operates across five divisions: Complex Industrial Technology, Consumer Electricals, Electric Vehicles, Medical, and Off-Highway/Specialist Automotive. Our products are sold through our own locally based sales teams and through authorized distributor partners to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies worldwide. All of the products and services that we offer are integral to the increasingly complex digital world in which we live, providing power and connectivity from the most common household items to the most complex medical equipment.

Job Overview

This role will report to and assist Program Manager and on-site project team.

1. To support Customer Inquiry/New project implementation from FA to mass production stage
2. To manage new project success from start to completion, is responsible for partnering with the internal team (Tech, Engineering, Operations, QA & Sourcing) to ensure that work is delivered
3. Ensure project plan is moving forward to meet anticipated deadlines. Conduct kick-off meeting and regular review meetings to ensure programs are on track
4. To manage 4M readiness to meet customer requirement
5. To make sure new tooling/unique equipment & DFM readiness for new product to meet customer requirement
6. To support Value Engineering programs and to overcome yearly Customer cost reduction

Major Job Functions

1 Preparation for First Article (FA) sample making/prototype/development stage

• To make sure critical programs /sample stage meeting Customer delivery date
• To coordinate critical programs with Process, QA & Product Engineer on the new requirement to meet Customer requirements during FA stage

2 FA samples making stage

• To make sure critical programs /sample completed with FA report, ISIR, data sheet, customer FA requirements, PPAP, PFMEA, Control plan, Flow chart, etc.
• Window to Program Manager or Customer for any new project and product development and project meeting and to brief internal team on the latest Customer requirements
• To coordinate EVT activity when required

3 After FA samples approved

• To coordinate trial run, pilot run and ramp up stage activity before mass production

4 To deliver new project/program and smooth transition to mass production

• Develop & implement project governance including key project performance metrics and may work outside normal office hour and indicators to ensure project management improvements are highly visible via weekly and monthly reports
• Quick respond and fast turnaround time for any Customer inquiry/emails
• Follow up with respective project owners when there is deviation from schedule, and may work outside normal office hours
• Participate in new business calls as appropriate to help develop the value proposition.

Key Qualifications and desirable experience

1) Educational Requirement

• Min. Diploma in electrical/electronic/mechanical engineering

2) Relevant Working Experience

• Minimum 3 (three) years experience in project coordinating roles/NPI in manufacturing environment

3) Professional Skills (Including language, computer etc.)

• Familiarity with with Microsoft office, AutoCad & Microsoft Project to be an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Computer literate MS Excel, Word, Power Point.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Volex is committed to upholding fair, inclusive, and non-discriminatory employment practices. All employment decisions are based strictly on job-related qualifications and merit, without regard to personal characteristics unrelated to job performance. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination, harassment, and the use of child labour. Volex also recognises and respects the right of employees to representation and collective bargaining, and we are dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful, and empowering work environment for all.