Project Lead

Hexadex Ltd; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexadex Ltd seeks a hands-on Project Lead/Manager in engineering for automotive/manufacturing to drive projects from concept through to production. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate APQP, and ensure quality, timing and customer satisfaction.

You will coach three Project Engineers, manage project timing and cost, and foster strong relationships with customers and suppliers while driving continuous improvement. This is an on-site role based in Keighley area, UK.

Qualifications

• Automotive or manufacturing project management experience.
• Strong APQP and product launch knowledge.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative and delivery-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept to launch.
• Deliver APQP-driven project outcomes on time and to spec.
• Coach and develop a team of three Project Engineers.
• Build strong customer and supplier relationships.
• Manage project timing, risk and cost; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Autonomy in leadership

APQP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Engineering mentoring

Job description

Project lead/ manager - Engineering | Automotive | Hands-on Leadership

Are you a Project professional who enjoys being at the heart of engineering projects - not just reporting on them?

We're looking for a hands-on Project lead /co-ordinator to lead the successful delivery of engineering projects while managing a close-knit team Project Engineers.

This is a role for someone who thrives on balancing technical project delivery with people leadership. You'll be working closely with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver projects from concept through to production, ensuring quality, timing and customer expectations are met.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading engineering projects from concept to launch
• Managing APQP-driven project delivery
• Coaching and developing a team of three Project Engineers
• Building strong customer and stakeholder relationships
• Managing project timing, risk, cost and delivery
• Driving continuous improvement across project delivery

We're looking for someone with:

• Automotive or manufacturing project management experience
• Strong APQP and product launch knowledge
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, collaborative and delivery-focused approach

Please note you do not have to be an engineer - but a project specialist within this industry.

Desirable background:

• Aerospace, automotive or AS9100 experience
• Tier 1 or OEM customer experience
• Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement knowledge

Location: Keighley, near Bradford, Leeds, Skipton, Halifax, Burnley, Bury, Colne

We offer a competitive Basic + profit share, pension on site parking etc,

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact - leading projects, developing people and helping shape the future of engineering - we'd love to hear from you.

Please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK

No agencies please