Project Manager

-; Blackwood; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company located in Blackwood, Wales, is seeking an experienced project manager to ensure successful delivery of projects. This role involves managing customer interfaces and technical aspects, requiring strong project management skills and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The company offers competitive compensation, a hybrid working policy, and various benefits including pension and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Excellent Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Policy

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 3 years Project Management experience in a relevant field, preferably automotive/land vehicle.
• The ability to speak technical German would be preferable but not essential.
• Excellent Project Management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from enquiry stage through to production, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Oversee the Design and Validation Plan for New Projects.
• Support the preparation of the commercial and technical response to customer Requests for Quotation.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Understanding

Problem Solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering (BEng) or related degree

Job description

Company Description

Senior is an international manufacturing group with 26 operations in 12 countries. We design and manufacture high‑technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, & defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our purpose is "We help engineer the transition to a sustainable world for the benefit of all our stakeholders."

We do this by:

• Using our technology expertise in fluid conveyance and thermal management to provide safe and innovative products for demanding applications in some of the most hostile environments.
• Enabling our customers, who operate in some of the hardest‑to‑decarbonise sectors, to transition to low‑carbon and clean energy solutions.
• Staying at the forefront of climate disclosure and action by ensuring our own operations achieve our Net Zero commitments.

About Senior Flexonics Innovation Centre

Senior Flexonics Innovation Centre offers expert product design, development, testing and manufacturing capabilities and is the Primary European Design and Development centre for thermal management, fluid conveyance and flexible connectors.

We focus on serving our customers with the latest technologies and provide unique & diverse Engineering solutions. We are experts in designing, developing and manufacturing solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric drivetrains. We also provide high performance, efficient heat exchangers for fuel cell energy applications.

We offer a fully engineered solution, from design concept through to high volume manufacture, and work with many of the leading global OEMs to supply a range of world class products from our global network of companies.

We scrutinise every part of our customers' requirements which enables us to provide a truly bespoke solution that delivers real value. Our products are designed using the latest predictive techniques such as FEA and CFD and validated through extreme testing in our test and development department to ensure excellent performance, durability, and lifelong functionality.

Job Description

Purpose of Role

Provision of day‑to‑day customer interface for project management, technical and project related commercial matters. Interfacing with external and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from enquiry stage through to production, ensuring on‑time and on‑budget delivery:
  • Manage APQP (and any customer equivalent) system and team for the duration of the project ensuring customer targets are met.
  • Managing and controlling expenditure.
  • Organising constructive & timely meetings and reviews.
• Oversee the Design and Validation Plan for New Projects.
• In support of the new business development team, support the preparation of the commercial and technical response to customer RFQ including population of CER.
• Develop cost reduction programmes in line with customer expectation.
• Within the APQP process, be the point of contact with customer interfacing with engineering, purchasing, quality and logistics functions.
• During the APQP process, build and develop a network of contacts within existing customer base.
• Use network to identify new business opportunities for Senior and continually promote the Senior product offering. Feed any relevant information into BD team to ensure all opportunities are maximised.
• Co‑ordinate prototype / pre‑production procurement and build.
• Maximise profitability of new and existing projects.
• Help guide product development by communicating future customer demands and expectations.
• Provide support to the Buyer to develop existing and new suppliers ensuring APQP/programme requirements are met.
• To complete any administration tasks as reasonably required of the role.
• Where required, support marketing efforts such as trade shows, exhibits, and other events.

Qualifications

• The ability to speak technical German would be preferable but not essential.
• Preferably the successful candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering (BEng) or related degree.
• Seeking 3 years Project Management experience in a relevant field (preferably automotive/ land vehicle).
• Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety based upon safe working practices and support environmental initiatives.
• Communicate and support the embedding of customer service imperatives across other functions of the Flexonics business.
• Collaborate with other Senior Plc businesses to ensure wider revenue generation opportunities are realised.
• Ensure that all work activities and records comply with Company Policies, Procedures and Codes of Practice.
• Excellent Project Management skills.
• Strong soft skills and an understanding of people behaviour and the self‑awareness to react appropriately. Be politically astute.
• Demonstrate superior presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate information, whether technical or non‑technical to internal stakeholders and customers, in a clear and concise manner.
• Highly professional and capable of being a strong ambassador for the company.
• Motivated and a self‑starter & able to work on own initiative.
• Willing and able to travel globally.

Additional Information

Location

The appointee will be based in a brand new facility in Blackwood, South Wales.

Remuneration

Competitive Salary. + Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Excellent Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employee Contribution up to 11%/ Employer contribution up to 15%)
• Death in Service Life Protection Benefit (x 6 annual salary)
• Working from Home Policy (3 days onsite/ 2 days WFH)
• Flexible Working Policy
• Employee Events
• Recognition Awards
• Training and Development (Internal & External)
• Share Save Schemes
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme/ Financial Support
• Access to pool cars for travel
• Company laptop / phone
• Free Parking

Our Technologies

Electric

Combined with clean, renewable energy sources, the rapid growth in electric vehicles is making emission‑free mobility a reality. We are using our wealth of knowledge to implement creative solutions which enable our customers to maximise vehicle performance.

• Battery Thermal Management
• Electronics Thermal Management
• Fluid Transfer Tubing
• Fuel Cell Heat Exchangers

Hybrid

Global demand for mild, full, or plug‑in technology is on the rise, driving a requirement for multiple drive architectures. Our expertise in a vast array of applications gives us the flexibility to develop efficient, market leading propulsion technologies.

• Battery Thermal Management
• Electronics Thermal Management
• Fluid Transfer Tubing
• Fuel Cell Heat Exchangers
• EGR Coolers
• EGR Tubing

Combustion

Our core focus for combustion engines is to improve fuel efficiency and reduce harmful emissions. Increasingly strict regulation requires innovative engineering, and we combine decades of manufacturing expertise with the latest technologies.

• Gasoline & Diesel EGR
• EGR Tubing
• Fluid Transfer Tubing
• Flexible Connectors
• Turbo Dampeners

Energy

As the need for clean and efficient energy sources becomes greater than ever before. We are working with some of the world's leading companies to develop clean, local sources of energy generation which dramatically increase efficiency and energy security.

• High Efficiency Gas‑Gas HEX
• Fuel Cell Heat Exchangers
• Fluid Transfer Tubes
• Flexible Connectors

Our Values

• Safety – We operate safely, protecting people and the environment.
• Accountability – We do what we say.
• Respect & Trust – We work together with mutual respect and trust.
• Integrity – We operate with integrity and in an ethical manner.
• Excellence – We continuously strive to do better.
• Customer Focus – We put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Senior Flexonics is an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.

For more information on our products and activities, visit www.seniorflexonics.co.uk