Global Engineering Projects Lead — NPI & Cost Optimization

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Lead engineering projects across a global manufacturing network, delivering product transfers, NPI, cost reduction and operational improvement initiatives while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

My client is a globally recognised manufacturing business with a significant international footprint and a reputation for delivering high-quality engineered products. With operations spanning multiple manufacturing locations, the organisation continues to invest in technology, operational excellence and engineering capability to support future growth.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of engineering projects across a global manufacturing network.
• Drive product transfer, NPI, rationalisation and cost optimisation programmes.
• Establish robust project governance, planning and execution processes.
• Manage engineering resources, project priorities and capacity planning.
• Work cross-functionally to align business, operational and engineering objectives.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet required quality, compliance and regulatory standards.
• Develop engineering capability and encourage knowledge sharing across the organisation.
• Support strategic manufacturing programmes that enable growth and improve operational performance

Profile

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience managing engineering projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership capability.
• Experience delivering product transfer, NPI or manufacturing transformation projects.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Stage Gate, Agile or equivalent.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering governance and quality systems.
• Experience within regulated manufacturing environments would be highly beneficial.
• An engineering qualification (HND, Degree or equivalent experience).

Job Offer

Excellent salary and benefits - Car allowance, pension, healthcare, bonus, flexi benefits

Desired Skills and Experience

• Engineering Project Management
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Product Transfer
• Capital Projects
• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Portfolio Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Cost Reduction
• Value Engineering (VAVE)
• Engineering Change Management
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Team Leadership
• Programme Management
• Process Improvement
• Manufacturing Excellence