Design & Development PM | Global OEM Exposure & Growth

Energy Jobline CVL; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EMBS Engineering is seeking a Design and Development Project Manager to join a precision and advanced manufacturing business in Derby. You will oversee design and development projects for global customers, coordinating delivery, planning and communication across various programmes.

The role is customer-facing, with opportunities to grow into a broader PM role as the business expands. Travel to UK customer sites and occasional overseas travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Background in engineering, project coordination or project management.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects or programmes with planning and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication, liaising with customers and internal teams.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Highly organized with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to UK customer sites and overseas when required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of design and development projects, from quotation through to completion, across multiple engineering programmes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and status reports, and communicate progress to senior management.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, providing regular project updates and reporting as required.
• Manage the flow of engineering drawings and instructions between the design team and manufacturing/assembly.
• Work closely with the design and development teams to track progress and highlight any issues.
• Identify potential project risks and help develop and implement mitigation plans.
• Liaise with manufacturing, quality and engineering colleagues, as well as customers and suppliers, to keep projects on track. Record lessons learned and support project close-out in line with company processes.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Organization

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

EMBS Engineering is seeking a Design and Development Project Manager to join a precision and advanced manufacturing business in Derby. You will oversee design and development projects for global customers, coordinating delivery, planning and communication across various programmes.

The role is customer-facing, with opportunities to grow into a broader PM role as the business expands. Travel to UK customer sites and occasional overseas travel may be required.