PE Global is currently recruiting for a Product Engineer (project engineering background) for a leading multinational manufacturer of construction and mining equipment client based in Peterlee.

This is an initial 12 months contract position working on site 5 days a week.

Paying up to £29.98ph PAYE or £44.88ph Umbrella.

Duties of the role/Responsibilities • Managing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Cost management related activities from concept to PPAP to deliver parts at the right quality, total cost, and meet timelines. They accomplish this through collaboration with various functional areas like packaging, transportation, business resources, supply chain, etc. • Implementing product supply strategies aligned with the category management supply strategies that will create a competitive advantage for our customers by developing, optimizing, and integrating a world-class supply network. • Managing the quality feedback loops to ensure lessons learned on quality defects are applied across the supply base. • Driving Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modelling, design for manufacturability, and leveraging suppliers’ capabilities.

Education/Experience • 5+ years experience • Degree or equivalent experience desired • Project engineer experience • Strong written and verbal communication skills dealing with both internal and external partners &b...