Find out what Atlas Copco is doing locally.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer to join our growing team based in Bolton. This is a local role for this office.
Edwards is the world leader in developing and manufacturing abatement systems for the semi-conductor industry and a part of the Atlas Copco Group, which affords employees access to potential opportunities worldwide. Edwards solutions are necessary for manufacturing processes including semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs, and solar. We are an environmental company that enables clients to reduce their greenhouse gases produced when manufacturing micro-chips.
We are diverse by nature and inclusive by choice. We recognize bright ideas come from all of us. We embrace our different experiences and perspectives to create an inclusive, safe, and innovative culture where we all have a sense of belonging and purpose. Being an employer in a male-centric industry, we are promoting flexible working to support different working patterns, also offering benefits such as a private express room for new mothers and a fertility policy.
Edwards chooses to be corporate partners with InnovateHer, working and encouraging more girls into STEM. We are open to all candidates applying on a part- or full-time basis.
Reporting to the Project Lead, the mission of the role is to take ownership and responsibility for custom engineered 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
* Assisting and supporting the Project Lead and Contracts Manager.
* Effectively handling 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, maximizing revenue and OPR, and negating the application of liquidated damages. Close liaison with Sales, Project Lead, and 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 minimized and that OPR is maximized.
* 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 organizing/attending inspection visits.
Skills / Experience
* Experience in Project Management.
* Experience of systems engineering, preferably gained in a process/chemical engineering background.
* Demonstrated ability to be self-managing and motivated and lead resources successfully while 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).
* Recognized 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%
* 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
* Training, Learning, and Development throughout
* 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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We are open to both Full-Time and Part-Time applicants.
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