Engineering Project Manager

Nicholas Associates; England; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Berkshire is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to oversee project management of new product introductions. The role entails collaborating with various departments, ensuring timely project execution, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of leadership experience in an electro-mechanical environment and possess a relevant engineering degree. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your project management skills while being part of an innovative team.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience of project planning and leadership in an electro-mechanical product development environment.
• Good IT skills including MS-Office, databases, and engineering applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead the execution of major and minor assigned projects.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop project requirements working with the Sales team & customer.
• Chair project meetings and design reviews.
• Ensure the manufacturing drawing pack is complete and of quality needed.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership in project management

Effective communication

Decision making

IT skills (MS-Office, databases)

Education

Degree, HND or HNC in mechanical, electrical engineering or physics

Job description

Engineering Project Manager

Position: Engineering Project Manager

Location: Berkshire

Salary: £55K + benefits

Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Project Manager to join an established & expanding client based in Berkshire.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for project management of new product introduction and sustaining activities within the organisation. With a team of professionals from all departments, you will work together in a structured approach, developing products from concept through to product launch.

You will need to effectively communicate with staff and customers, make informed decisions and monitor progress of the project to keep it on schedule and within budget.

Learning from a wealth of internal company knowledge and experience, we are hoping that you can then help us stay at the forefront of technology.

You can expect a varied and interesting role where you can develop your Engineering Project Management capabilities, on a product range that is unique and highly regarded within industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead the execution of major and minor assigned projects.
• A typical project portfolio might include 2 major projects (1‑2 years in duration) and up to 4 minor projects (of weeks to months in duration).
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and resources.
• Develop project requirements working with the Sales team & customer.
• Support product development.
• Chair project meetings and design reviews.
• Project reporting.
• New product introduction / handover to production.
• Ensure the manufacturing drawing pack is complete and of quality needed.
• Capture / feedback findings from the build of prototypes.
• Business case development.
• Achievement of the agreed project objectives, benefits and on time availability of deliverables.
• Build own application knowledge in support of critical decision making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Our client's projects are often technically challenging, so a degree, HND or HNC in either mechanical, electrical engineering or physics is a must.
• 5+ years experience of project planning and leadership in an electro‑mechanical product development environment.
• Good IT skills (MS‑Office suite, databases, engineering applications).

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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