Lead Industrialization Project Engineer

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company located in the UK is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to manage and deliver industrialization and sustaining engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, significant project management experience, and proficiency in Agile methodologies. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Significant project management experience in manufacturing product development or industrialization environments.
• Proficiency with Agile / SAFe methodologies and tools.
• Experience managing sustaining engineering activities and cost-out projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of industrialization NPI and sustaining engineering projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborate with R&D, Test Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.

Skills

Agile methodology

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SAP

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Project Engineer Industrialization Projects will be responsible for project management planning executing and delivering industrialization and sustaining engineering projects within Grid Automations manufacturing units. This role supports the successful introduction of new products (NPI) lifecycle support (LCS) and critical industrialization initiatives. The Lead Project Engineer will coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure on-time on-budget project delivery while driving continuous improvement in quality processes and lead times.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of industrialization NPI and sustaining engineering projects in alignment with business initiatives and requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans schedules budgets and resource allocation plans for assigned projects.
• Support sustaining engineering activities such as production support ECO workflow field issue resolution supplier engagement and cost-out initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D Test Engineering Quality Sourcing Procurement Master Data and Manufacturing teams to drive seamless industrialization and product transitions.
• Monitor project progress proactively identify risks and implement mitigation plans to meet scope schedule and budget.
• Participate in annual planning for industrialization and sustaining budgets and manage allocated budgets throughout the year.
• Serve as a single point of contact for assigned projects ensuring effective communication and alignment across stakeholders.
• Drive initiatives around SAFe Lean Kaizen and Simplification to accelerate time-to-market and enhance efficiency.
• Maintain dashboards and provide regular reporting and updates to key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent work experience).
• Significant project management experience in manufacturing product development or industrialization environments.
• Proficiency with Agile / SAFe methodologies and tools (JIRA Confluence SAP MFM).
• Strong cross-functional leadership interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience managing sustaining engineering activities supplier collaboration and cost-out projects.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document plan market and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Experience in power systems grid automation or protection relays.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic PCBA design manufacturing processes and transition into production.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across global teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills (Lean / Six Sigma preferred).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Positive attitude toward change continuous improvement and driving results.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

Key Skills

Primavera,Microstation,Bluebeam,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,ProCore,Mechanical Engineering,Project Engineering,Project Management,Autocad,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1