Hybrid New Product Development Projects Lead – Mech Eng

Oyster Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cashback Scheme

Life Assurance

On-site parking

Subsidised canteen

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

High Street Discounts portal

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Oyster Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced New Product Development Projects Lead. You will drive NPD projects from planning to delivery, leading cross-functional teams including suppliers and external partners to ensure quality, regulatory and manufacturing requirements are met.

The role supports hybrid working after probation, with four days in the office and one day from home, and requires a proven track record in regulated manufacturing environments and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering or Project Engineering.
• HND or degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience delivering technical or New Product Development projects.
• Experience within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of product development, testing, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including injection moulding, extrusion or machining.
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development projects from planning through to completion.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, risks and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers and external partners.
• Develop project plans, technical specifications, reports and supporting documentation.
• Lead product risk management activities, including FMEA and hazard analysis.
• Support verification, validation and testing activities.
• Ensure projects meet relevant regulatory, quality and compliance requirements.
• Identify technical issues and implement practical solutions.
• Contribute to design reviews and product improvement initiatives.
• Keep up to date with new technologies, materials and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Engineering

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree or HND

Job description

Oyster Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced New Product Development Projects Lead. You will drive NPD projects from planning to delivery, leading cross-functional teams including suppliers and external partners to ensure quality, regulatory and manufacturing requirements are met.

The role supports hybrid working after probation, with four days in the office and one day from home, and requires a proven track record in regulated manufacturing environments and strong project management skills.