Project Manager of Critical Parts

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Birmingham is seeking an individual to manage the timely delivery of critical parts. This role involves liaising with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure production requirements are met. Candidates should have project management experience within engineering or manufacturing, particularly in aerospace, and must be able to work onsite five days a week. The position offers immediate start and requires working under pressure to meet delivery deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience managing expedited critical parts within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to deliver clear and concise action plans.
• Availability to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely delivery of critical parts within aerospace manufacturing.
• Communicate with the end client to determine critical parts requirements.
• Develop and improve the part expediting process.

Skills

Project/programme management

Experience in aerospace manufacturing

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Description

This role involves managing the timely delivery of critical parts within a busy aerospace manufacturing plant. The primary responsibility is to ensure that all necessary parts for production are provided in accordance with the end client’s requirements.

This position acts as the key liaison between suppliers and the manufacturing teams of the end client, coordinating with internal departments to effectively and efficiently chase, plan and manage expedited critical parts.

Responsibilities include:

• Communicating with the end client via a daily review call between the supplier and end client to determine critical parts requirements.
• Developing, implementing, and continuously improving a robust part expediting process to ensure on-time delivery of critical parts.
• Monitoring and managing the expediting process daily to ensure delivery deadlines are met.
• Working closely with manufacturing managers to understand production schedules and prioritise expedited parts within the production flow.
• Partnering and collaborating with supply chain departments and operational leadership teams to track parts availability, lead times, and shipping logistics to ensure they are integrated smoothly into the production workflow.
• Working with suppliers, internal teams, and operational leadership to identify and solve potential delays or risks by implementing corrective actions to prevent further delivery failures and improve the overall expediting process.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work onsite at the supplier (West Midlands), five days per week.
• Must have experience in project/programme management of expediting critical parts within an engineering/manufacturing environment – ideally aerospace.
• Experience working under pressure and delivering clear and concise action plans.
• Must be available to start immediately.

To apply, please provide a copy of your CV, along with the following information:

• Relevant example(s) of your experience project managing critical parts within an engineering and manufacturing environment.
• When you are available to start.
• How flexible you are with location / your location / how flexible you are to travel (UK or Europe).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.