Precision Design & Development Project Manager

EMBS Engineering; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Exposure to UK OEMs

Job summary

EMBS Engineering in Derby is seeking a Design and Development Project Manager to coordinate design and development projects across multiple programmes. You will manage schedules, communicate progress to senior management, and act as the primary contact for customers, ensuring timely delivery and quality.

The role requires an engineering background, strong coordination skills, and the ability to travel to UK customer sites, with training on in-house systems as needed.

Qualifications

• Background in engineering, project coordination or project management within precision/advanced manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects with planning, scheduling and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication with customers and internal teams.
• Working understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Highly organized with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to UK customer sites and occasionally overseas.
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport.
• Familiarity with MS Project or ERP/MRP systems (training provided).
• Possible degree or equivalent qualification in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of design and development projects from quotation to completion across multiple programmes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and status reports; report progress to senior management.
• Act as main point of contact for customers; provide regular updates and reports.
• Manage flow of drawings and instructions between design teams and manufacturing/assembly.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to track progress and address issues.
• Identify project risks and assist in mitigation planning.
• Liaise with manufacturing, quality and engineering teams, customers and suppliers to keep projects on track; document lessons learned and support close-out.

Skills

Engineering background

Multi-project coordination

Communication skills

Engineering drawings understanding

Organization & time management

Travel flexibility

Driving licence

MS Project

ERP/MRP systems

Engineering qualification

Education

Engineering degree / HNC / HND

Tools

MS Project

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

EMBS Engineering in Derby is seeking a Design and Development Project Manager to coordinate design and development projects across multiple programmes. You will manage schedules, communicate progress to senior management, and act as the primary contact for customers, ensuring timely delivery and quality.

The role requires an engineering background, strong coordination skills, and the ability to travel to UK customer sites, with training on in-house systems as needed.