Engineering Project Manager

Description:

Watton
* Salary to: £50,000 pa
* Permanent Position
* Excellent benefits package
* Hybrid work pattern - x3 office, x2 home working
* Flexible work pattern (school run etc)
* Early closing on Friday
You will be working for a reputable and established engineering service provider based in Watton who boast an excellent, market leading reputation in their field. Your new company are a long standing engineering organisation who are profitable, progressive and an early adopter of new technology.
Our client is incredibly employee centric, and able to provide a very supportive team environment, where you will feel comfortable and able to develop your role at your own pace.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing / Engineering Project Manager working within Operations in Watton and offers a flexible working environment.
As a Manufacturing / Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing a small team covering multiple Production & Development contracts within the business.
You will operate as the key interface between the manufacturing teams and the rest of the business ensuring plans are available and resources are in place to successfully deliver and support the product portfolio. The role will require planning and execution to ensure on time delivery against demand whilst maintaining or reducing Unit Production Cost without compromising quality of the deliverable products. The right candidate will champion and facilitate a culture of continuous improvements focusing on improving lead times, increasing throughput and cost reduction activities. The ability to engage and create collaborative relationships across multiple functions including Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Finance as well as with business unit leaders is critical.
Responsibilities Include
Qualified in Engineering ideally (NVQ / HNC / HND / Degree or similar) OR Qualified by experience
Previous experience working in a similar Project Engineering role with New Product Development Experience.
Any relevant experience working in a Project Engineering Managerial position or having a formal Project Management qualification is very desirable.
Able to communicate a customer's needs into technical specifications.
Knowledge of any regulated manufacturing
Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Have previous experience working in a similar manufacturing environment.
Be self-motivated and have a positive attitude
Good problem-solving skills
Be involved in developing and evolving new projects for the business
Liaising with other departments of to ensure projects are on time and in budget.
Scoping out all projects from customer requirements.
Working with and supporting Project Managers and teams.
Previous experience of project, operational and budget management is preferred
Experience of delivering operational improvements across all areas
Prince2 or equivalent is desirable
Degree/HND in relevant subject or equivalent
Skills and Attributes
* Must have an affinity for people with a strong desire to share knowledge and collaborations
* In depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing theory and practice
* Good oral presentation and written communication skills
* Ability to inspire and motivate individuals and teams
* Culturally sensitive and emotionally intelligent.
* Effective at delegating tasks to the wider team
* Has an ability to effect change and see through to completion
* Customer focused and commercially aware
* Financially astute
* Has a desire to coach, mentor and develop the wider Operations teams