Project Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Carbon 60; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Manufacturing Engineering team. This role involves managing multiple high-impact transformation projects with a focus on optimizing industrial systems. Ideal candidates will have strong project management experience in manufacturing and exceptional communication skills. The role offers hybrid working and a contract until March 2026, with opportunities for extension.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience, ideally in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and drive progress.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate several concurrent projects across multifunctional and international teams.
• Drive planning, execution, and delivery against time, cost, and quality targets.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Programme Management.

Skills

Project management experience

Communication skills

Proficiency in Google Sheets

Leadership capabilities

Stakeholder management

Job description

Project Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Carbon60 is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join its leading aerospace client's Manufacturing Engineering Programme Management team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to multiple high-impact transformation projects focused on optimising industrial systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate several concurrent projects across multifunctional and international teams.
• Drive planning, execution, and delivery against time, cost, and quality targets.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Programme Management.
• Prepare and present project documentation at key decision points.
• Ensure compliance with procedural and regulatory standards.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, actionable plans for cross-functional teams.

Required Skills:

• Strong project management experience, ideally in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and drive progress.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, especially Google Sheets.
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Quality is advantageous.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

About the role:

• Hybrid working - must be flexible on days
• 35 per hour Umbrella (PAYE rate also available)
• 35 hour week - overtime at standard rate
• Contract position until March 2026 - possible extension

This position has nationality restrictions as a result of the sensitive nature of the projects onsite.

If you are interested please apply directly or call Ellie on (phone number removed) for more information.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.