Project Manager – Engineering

Haughey Recruitment; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to bridge the gap between departments and the Operations team. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless transitions from order to dispatch, especially for non-standard orders. Responsibilities include developing project plans, interacting with various teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. The ideal candidate is degree-educated in mechanical engineering, possesses strong project management skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready to take on challenges and drive continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience in project roles within production environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and control project plans between applications, engineering, and operations.
• Chair weekly project meetings and ensure effective cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Commercial Awareness

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent in related field

Tools

Computerised ERP System

Job description

The role of Project Manager is to act as the conduit between the departments and the Operations team. This role pulls together all elements to ensure a smooth transition from order to dispatch including all stock units. Especially when non-standard orders are placed, this role is critical in ensuring everything aligns and dispatch targets are met. The role interfaces with, and acts as the link between, all functions including the Sales teams, external suppliers, order processing, production, Shipping, etc.

Responsibilities include:

• Development and control of project plans between applications, engineering and operations.
• Regular review and reporting to the management team on the project status.
• Constant interaction with Shipping, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Operations.
• Timely procurement creation.
• Primary Customer contact for all aspects of the project, up to dispatch of product.
• Achievement of project key targets.
• Creation of project risk analysis.
• Chairing of regular (weekly) project meetings ensuring that all disciplines attend; are enabled to take an active role and there are effective cross-functional relationships.
• To participate in the quality improvement process so that problems are tackled systematically and eliminated through continuous improvement.
• To support the production function in terms of problem solving and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are followed in accordance with company policies.
• Perform other related tasks at the discretion of your manager.

Criteria:

• Degree educated or equivalent in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Previous experience working in a projects role, within production environment, heavy manufacturing industry preferred.
• Must hold the relevant skills required to develop continuous improvements.
• Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate a collaborative and assertive skillset and have the ability to monitor and interpret the Computerised ERP System for part and materials availability, and specific job requirements, ensuring all works are completed to schedule and quality parameters.
• Must be flexible and have a positive approach when tasked with resolving urgent or unexpected business and project eventualities.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate detailed verbal and written information to audiences of varied backgrounds, both technically and culturally.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to execute through completion and documentation.
• Willingness to travel.

For more information on this role please contact Eunice Loughran on 02887440033.