Project Engineering Manager

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced technology seeks a Project Engineering Manager in Chelmsford to oversee RF Power projects. This role involves coordinating teams, managing budgets, and ensuring project delivery while mentoring junior members. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing engineering projects from bid to production.
• Proven ability to energize teams and meet critical deadlines.
• Eligible for Security Clearance and a UK National.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering teams, other departments, and third-party suppliers for project success.
• Plan, budget, and resource projects effectively to meet program goals.
• Manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including hiring and performance management.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualification in project management methodologies

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, environmental monitoring, electronics, oceanographic research, oil and gas exploration, medical imaging, and pharmaceuticals.

We seek individuals who thrive on impact and enjoy being part of a winning team.

Job Description

Business Overview:

Teledyne e2v is a global leader in specialized components and subsystems for medical, science, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Our products are found in hospitals, aircraft, ships, and space, though often unseen. Working with us offers the chance to develop expertise in some of the most advanced technologies, alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and scientists.

The Role

Our products contribute to saving lives, mapping our planet and universe, and exploring atomic physics. With a history of innovation, Teledyne e2v remains at the forefront of technology. We have an exciting opening for a Project Engineering Manager within the RF Power division in Chelmsford. You will manage one of the RF Power project streams—Pulse Power, Tubes, or Novel Systems (MPMs/TWTA, RFSS)—ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards. These include multiple projects, both customer-facing and internal R&D initiatives.

What Will You Be Doing

• Coordinate engineering teams, other departments, and third-party suppliers for project success.
• Define, communicate, and ensure delivery of roles and tasks.
• Plan, budget, and resource projects effectively to meet program goals.
• Regularly review project progress, assessing time, cost, quality, and risks.
• Manage scope changes and stakeholder involvement, assessing impacts and communicating approvals.
• Keep stakeholders informed about progress, risks, and resource utilization.
• Manage relationships with customers and stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal project management processes.
• Implement and improve project delivery methodologies, embracing best practices and new techniques.
• Support business development efforts and strategic planning.
• Manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including hiring, performance management, and resource allocation.
• Support and mentor junior team members, and participate in recruitment decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience managing engineering projects from bid to production.
• Proven ability to energize teams and meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Strong problem-solving and commercial awareness.
• Sound judgment on when to own, brief, or escalate issues.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project and enterprise tools; familiarity with SAP is advantageous.
• Qualification in project management methodologies is desirable.
• Eligible for Security Clearance and a UK National.

Teledyne is committed to high ethical standards. All employees must comply with applicable laws and regulations. Our reputation for integrity is as vital as our innovative sensing solutions.