Careers

Project Engineer - what we are looking for

Our high-quality product lines are delivered to customers around the globe.  You will be self-motivated and organised with a strong attention to detail.  You will be a logical thinker with a problem-solving approach to your work.  We are not focused on qualifications but rather finding the right individual with the capabilities, passions and personality to join us.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to jobs@javelinbipod.com.

 

As our Project Engineer you will:

  • Uncover and understand customer needs and translate them into requirements
  • Build partnerships across our organisation and externally to achieve the business goals
  • Communicate effectively to different audiences
  • Create an environment of continuous improvement by adopting sound problem solving techniques
  • Be flexible in a frequently changing environment
  • Act with integrity and credibility at all times.
  • Be the “engineer” within our Core Team

You will be based at our Head Office in Hartfield, East Sussex.

Reports to: The Operations Director

Direct reports: Nil

 

Key responsibilities:

Develop and Control SoPs:

 

  • Assist the Core Team to bring a product from concept to production, ensuring requirements are fully understood and that implementation plans match expectations.
  • Design Control/Product Management including:
    • Version Management
    • Prototyping and Pre-production
    • Managing Design Decisions
    • Assist with product testing
  • Involvement in sourcing secondary manufacturing partners to ensure consistent, high-level, cost-effective manufacturing.
  • Understand, research, and follow technical trends in the industry and in general. Able to assess emerging products and companies to measure their potential value or threat to Spartan and its products.
  • Help define success criteria for testing and product acceptance.
  • Assist with assessing and addressing technical risks.
  • Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.


Customer and Supplier Relations

  • Dedicated ‘Technical Lead’ for complex customers as well as assisting with general customer queries.
  • Promote our range of products to prospective and existing customers to ensure continued business growth including attending tradeshows and events.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers.
  • Liaising with suppliers from concept to production release.
  • Effectively manage quality queries to achieve positive resolutions.
  • Work closely with the Marketing Manager to support the promotion of our range of products.


Administration and reporting

  • Ensure the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management reports.
  • Monitoring & reporting of testing, quality control and other issues.
  • Maintain accurate records of all technical/product related activity.


General

  • Be proactive, bring ideas, suggestions and contribute to business improvement.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal colleagues.
  • Undertake training as required.
  • Attend staff and team meetings as required.
  • Observe health and safety procedures in the workplace to ensure personal safety and to safeguard the interests and safety of colleagues, customers and visitors.


Great teamwork and flexibility are very important to Spartan. You may therefore be required to complete other duties within your skill level as appropriate to ensure that customer needs and business objectives are met.

 

Key attributes and competencies:

  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Technical knowledge with a high attention to detail
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads
  • A problem-solving approach to work demonstrating a can-do attitude
  • Strong IT skills and project management experience.


Acting with integrity and maintaining confidentiality regarding product development and patents is a fundamental requirement of this role.


Professional experience and qualifications:

  • At least two year’s previous experience an administration and/or customer facing role.
  • Ideally you will have graduated in mechanical engineering or product design, or completed an apprenticeship or similar qualification at a technical college.
  • A keen interest/ involvement in shooting sports is advantageous.
  • Due to office location, you may need access to your own transport.

 

Salary:

£28,000 - £32,000 per annum (37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday)

Benefits include:

  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days holiday
  • On-site parking