Project Lead, Insourcing & Industrialization (Lean)

Protec Group; Nelson; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Protec Group, based at the Head Office in Nelson, is seeking a proactive Project Lead – Insourcing & Industrialisation to drive complex product transfer and manufacturing insourcing projects.

You will lead line ramp-ups, ensure industrialisation of new and relocated production lines for electronic products, apply Lean principles, and manage a small engineering team while coordinating with QA, logistics, purchasing and Bosch networks.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute product transfer, industrialisation and production insourcing projects.
• Oversee manufacturing line ramp-ups and equipment integration.
• Apply Lean Production principles to standardise workflows.
• Coordinate with QMM, LOG, PUR and regional engineering teams.
• Serve as liaison for industrialisation activities with Bosch networks.
• Lead and mentor a small team of engineers and technicians.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with Quality Gates.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Manufacturing optimization

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Protec Group, based at the Head Office in Nelson, is seeking a proactive Project Lead – Insourcing & Industrialisation to drive complex product transfer and manufacturing insourcing projects.

You will lead line ramp-ups, ensure industrialisation of new and relocated production lines for electronic products, apply Lean principles, and manage a small engineering team while coordinating with QA, logistics, purchasing and Bosch networks.