Senior Project Engineer

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Your unique blend of hands-on mechanical design (or similar) experience and strategic consulting skills will be critical in helping our clients revolutionise their engineering processes.We need an innovative thinker who has deep expertise in digital engineering platforms, specifically Siemens NX and Teamcenter, and the ability to not just implement tools, but to strategically configure and deploy them in ways that fundamentally transform engineering workflows. Your background in industries such as defence, where precision and innovation are paramount, will be a significant advantage.This role demands more than technical proficiency – it requires a consultant who can objectively lead and deliver work packages that demonstrate how advanced digital engineering tools can dramatically accelerate product development while generating measurable business outcomes. You will spearhead a team of engineers, enabling each to bring their skillsets to the task at hand. You will bring the ability to articulate and navigate the space between the needs of engineers and the capabilities of the toolset.First and foremost, you will be an engineering expert, experienced across all aspects of the product development cycle. You will be able to seamlessly transition between deep technical conversations with frontline engineers and high-level project discussions with senior stakeholders.If you're ready to be at the forefront of digital engineering transformation, we want to hear from you.## **Your Profile**You will join a growing team of experts working on high-profile projects within the defence sector. You will use creative problem-solving skills to formulate, develop and deliver design engineering solutions.Consulting Skills:1. Strategic project planning and management2. Client relationship management3. Business value assessment and articulation4. Change management expertise5. Cross-functional communication6. Work package development and leadership7. Solution design and implementation strategy8. Stakeholder engagement and alignment9. Business process optimisation10. Consulting methodology proficiency1. A self-starter able to work in the grey. You can investigate and define your own scope, define solutions, and communicate with clients.Technical/Engineering Skills:1. Engineering experience (mechanical, manufacturing, electrical or similar)2. CAD software expertise (Siemens NX preferred), ideally across a range of applications and industries3. Product lifecycle management (PLM) tools knowledge (Teamcenter preferred)4. Experience across multiple of the following areas:1. Digital engineering transformation techniques2. Systems integration understanding3. Technical configuration of engineering tools4. Performance optimisation of design processes5. Data management and digital thread implementation6. Advanced Engineering workflow designIntegrated/Crossover Skills:1. Technical consulting approach2. Ability to translate technical capabilities into business value3. Understanding of digital transformation methodologies4. Performance metrics development5. Technical solution selling6. Engineering process improvement7. Technical presentation and communication skills8. The ability to lead a team of experts, enabling them to bring their subject matter expertise to the fore.9. Exceptional delivery skills. Driving progress and delivery within tight sprint durationsPreferred Industry Experience:1. Defence sector engineering2. Advanced manufacturing3. Aerospace engineering4. Automotive engineering5. High-technology product developmentKey responsibilities include:* Establishing rapport and trust with clients* Running work packages in complex organisations, working closely with clients to understand their issues and define solutions from vague inputs* Team management, people leadership and driving progress to scope* Delivering solutions that accelerate how clients engineer their products across the full value streamIf you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we stillencourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need.## **Make it real – what does it mean for you?*** Exposure to top global companies working withCapgemini (145 of the Fortune 500 companies)* Open access to digital learning platforms* Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@CapgeminiCapgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:* Declare they have a disability, and * Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.* Please opt in during the application process.Capgemini. Make it real.## **Need to know*** All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.* Due to the nature of the project, this role requires sole UK nationality in order to obtain the required level of security clearance.* **Location:** Anywhere in the UK, but must be able to spend 2 – 3 days per fortnight in Barrow if required (this is a hybrid role which will involve travel to both Capgemini and client sites for at least 2-3 days per fortnight across the UK, in line with emerging project requirements.)* You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusivefuture is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. 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