Engineering Project Manager
Job Overview: Our client, a manufacturer of injection moulding components has retained our services to search for an Engineering Project Manager to join their team. EXPIRES 30/09/2017
Overview: As Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall direction, co-ordination, implementation, execution, control & completion of all new product company projects, ensuring compliance at all times with company strategy, goals & objectives. In addition, the Engineering Project Manager will attend all Equipment / Tooling / trials to ensure SAT / FAT success, ensure quality standards are achieved / exceeded as well as supporting the implementation and culture of process improvement projects.
The suitable candidate for this role will have a thorough knowledge of Project Management within a manufacturing environment as well as working knowledge within a high-volume plastic component / assembly environment.
For a proven Project / Engineering Manager, this is an excellent opportunity to work secure a stable position within a forward-thinking company.
Main Objective of the Role:
New Projects:
* Responsible for the overall direction, co-ordination, implementation, execution, control & completion of all new product company projects, ensuring compliance at all times with company strategy, goals & objectives
* To Lead / Advise / Liaise with all internal and external customers on new project introduction including:
* Costings, Design, Process layout, Equipment, Tooling, Processes & Customer interface
Site:
* Be actively involved in the improvement of equipment / process using Lean / CI thinking
Key Responsibility Areas:
* To liaise with Sales, Engineering & Customers on all project documentation to ensure a comprehensive cost model is generated, (Cradle to Grave)
* Lead the planning & implementation of projects
* Facilitate the definition of the project scope, goals & deliverables
* Co-ordinate with internal resources and third party / vendors for a flawless execution of projects
* Liaise with Operations, Engineering & Supply-Chain teams to ensure a smooth transition from concept to manufacturing
* Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time within scope and budget
* Ensuring resource availability and allocation
* Prepare Cap Ex demands for project execution
* Prepares purchase requisitions for authorisation as laid down in the company purchasing manual
* Key Contact for Equipment Suppliers
* Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
* Measure project performance against time line
* Generate Risk management / assessments to minimise project risks
* Create & maintain comprehensive project documentation
* Attend all Equipment / Tooling / trials to ensure SAT / FAT success
* Ensuring Quality standards are achieved / exceeded
* Support the implementation and culture of process improvement projects
* Undertake any other tasks or duties as required by your line manager
* Frequent internationally travel for both customer / equipment / tooling reviews
* Attend reviews / seminars (equipment / customer) etc
* Key member of the TPM / Continuous Improvement Team
* Lead improvement projects
Education & Qualifications:
* Thorough knowledge of Project Management within a manufacturing environment
* Engineering Degree
* Working knowledge within a high-volume plastic component / assembly environment
* Qualified in Project management
Experience:
* Experienced in project management
* 5 years' experience within a Manufacturing / Technical / Engineering project environment
* Costing models
* Customer facing experience
* Knowledge of Lean Techniques
Interpersonal & Behavioural Skills:
* Demonstrates ability to support teams internally and externally, to ensure effectiveness in line with the needs of the business
* Assertive and professional communicational skills
* Ability to effectively chair multi-functional meetings
* Ability to work under pressure
* Prepared to travel (including overseas) for Customer / supplier performance review meetings
Key Attributes:
* Critical Thinking / problem Solving Skills
* Technical / Process Knowledge
* Project Management Techniques / Tools
* Strategic Planning
* Positive 'can do' attitude
* Ability to work as part of a team
* High degree of initiative and personal motivation
Key Words: "Project Manager", "Engineering Manager", "Manufacturing Manager", "Engineering Project Manager", "Project Engineering Manager", "Process Engineering Manager", "Project Leader"
FOOTER
Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful.
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK
Overview: As Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall direction, co-ordination, implementation, execution, control & completion of all new product company projects, ensuring compliance at all times with company strategy, goals & objectives. In addition, the Engineering Project Manager will attend all Equipment / Tooling / trials to ensure SAT / FAT success, ensure quality standards are achieved / exceeded as well as supporting the implementation and culture of process improvement projects.
The suitable candidate for this role will have a thorough knowledge of Project Management within a manufacturing environment as well as working knowledge within a high-volume plastic component / assembly environment.
For a proven Project / Engineering Manager, this is an excellent opportunity to work secure a stable position within a forward-thinking company.
Main Objective of the Role:
New Projects:
* Responsible for the overall direction, co-ordination, implementation, execution, control & completion of all new product company projects, ensuring compliance at all times with company strategy, goals & objectives
* To Lead / Advise / Liaise with all internal and external customers on new project introduction including:
* Costings, Design, Process layout, Equipment, Tooling, Processes & Customer interface
Site:
* Be actively involved in the improvement of equipment / process using Lean / CI thinking
Key Responsibility Areas:
* To liaise with Sales, Engineering & Customers on all project documentation to ensure a comprehensive cost model is generated, (Cradle to Grave)
* Lead the planning & implementation of projects
* Facilitate the definition of the project scope, goals & deliverables
* Co-ordinate with internal resources and third party / vendors for a flawless execution of projects
* Liaise with Operations, Engineering & Supply-Chain teams to ensure a smooth transition from concept to manufacturing
* Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time within scope and budget
* Ensuring resource availability and allocation
* Prepare Cap Ex demands for project execution
* Prepares purchase requisitions for authorisation as laid down in the company purchasing manual
* Key Contact for Equipment Suppliers
* Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
* Measure project performance against time line
* Generate Risk management / assessments to minimise project risks
* Create & maintain comprehensive project documentation
* Attend all Equipment / Tooling / trials to ensure SAT / FAT success
* Ensuring Quality standards are achieved / exceeded
* Support the implementation and culture of process improvement projects
* Undertake any other tasks or duties as required by your line manager
* Frequent internationally travel for both customer / equipment / tooling reviews
* Attend reviews / seminars (equipment / customer) etc
* Key member of the TPM / Continuous Improvement Team
* Lead improvement projects
Education & Qualifications:
* Thorough knowledge of Project Management within a manufacturing environment
* Engineering Degree
* Working knowledge within a high-volume plastic component / assembly environment
* Qualified in Project management
Experience:
* Experienced in project management
* 5 years' experience within a Manufacturing / Technical / Engineering project environment
* Costing models
* Customer facing experience
* Knowledge of Lean Techniques
Interpersonal & Behavioural Skills:
* Demonstrates ability to support teams internally and externally, to ensure effectiveness in line with the needs of the business
* Assertive and professional communicational skills
* Ability to effectively chair multi-functional meetings
* Ability to work under pressure
* Prepared to travel (including overseas) for Customer / supplier performance review meetings
Key Attributes:
* Critical Thinking / problem Solving Skills
* Technical / Process Knowledge
* Project Management Techniques / Tools
* Strategic Planning
* Positive 'can do' attitude
* Ability to work as part of a team
* High degree of initiative and personal motivation
Key Words: "Project Manager", "Engineering Manager", "Manufacturing Manager", "Engineering Project Manager", "Project Engineering Manager", "Process Engineering Manager", "Project Leader"
FOOTER
Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful.
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK