R&D Project Manager (Manufacturing)

Lord Search & Selection; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning electronics manufacturer in South Wales is seeking an R&D Project Manager to oversee new product development projects. This position involves managing multi-disciplined teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, ensuring adherence to quality requirements. The company offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, and benefits including a pension scheme and healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Sick Pay

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years industry experience in managing projects.
• Experience within medical or electronics sector would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage New Product Development and sustainability projects.
• Lead and manage projects involving different engineering disciplines.
• Create and maintain project plans ensuring milestones are met.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Risk Analysis

Usability

Specification

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

R&D Project Manager (Manufacturing)

South West Wales

26360/512

40,000 - 45,000 plus further benefits

What is on offer?

• A salary of up to 45,000
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Sick Pay
• Life Assurance

An award-winning electronics manufacturer in South Wales is currently looking to strengthen its research and development department with the key acquisition of an R&D Project Manager. With investment secured for the next 5 years, this company is in a leading position to capitalise on the market growth. The business has a healthy order book and exciting development plans making it an excellent time to join the company.

Role & Responsibilities:

To manage New Product Development and sustainability projects coordinating a multi-disciplined NPD team to deliver each project within the specified timeline and within budget.

• To lead and manage projects involving different engineering disciplines, primarily electrical, software and mechanical, to ensure the successful delivery of product development programs on time, to budget and within the requirements of the QMS.
• Working with technical leads on projects to ensure that the project requirements are being addressed
• Creating and maintaining project plans and ensuring milestones are met
• Chairing project meetings and provide regular updates to the R&D management team and Group Leadership Team
• Where appropriate become actively involved in project tasks where help is deemed necessary to meet schedules e.g. Risk Analysis, Usability, Specification etc
• Input into resource requirements and management when required
• Drive design transfer of all new products into manufacturing

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Degree level qualification in an Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 3 years industry experience in managing projects
• Experience within medical or electronics sector would be beneficial

If you would like any further information, please contact Sam Paynter

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

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