Overview
Engineering Project Manager at FORDS Packaging Systems Ltd
We are seeking a proactive, highly organized and hands-on Engineering Project Manager to support the delivery of machine projects from conception through to completion. This role requires a solid background in both project management and engineering within machine building, with an understanding of commercial project management concepts and a mechanical engineering background. The ideal candidate will be an excellent and confident communicator, able to manage and coordinate a project with many work packages and stakeholders, and take a hands-on approach when engaging with the Engineering and Production teams.
Responsibilities
* Lead the successful delivery of complex machine build projects, collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.
* Manage all phases of projects from sales handover to machine completion and installation.
* Ensure projects are delivered to the satisfaction of the client for quality, cost, and time.
* Regularly meet with project stakeholders to provide and collect detailed updates, and provide project reports.
* Develop strong relationships with clients, as well as all internal and external project team members, ensuring smooth liaison between all key stakeholders.
* Manage the efficient delivery of project team outputs, in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards.
* Work closely with the production team, taking a hands-on approach and supporting with machine build as required.
* Collate, distribute and manage all project documentation.
* Manage the completion of all CE documentation, alongside any other required bodies such as UL and UKCA.
* Work closely with the QHSE Manager to ensure completion of thorough risk assessments relating to all aspects of each project.
* Oversee the collation of the customer documentation package.
* Maintain updated job logs and record all operations accurately within Epicor.
* Oversee issues and risk logs.
* Assist departmental managers with resource planning and management.
* Create and manage SOPs and process documents for role related tasks.
* Occasional visits to international sites, as required by project delivery.
Essential Skills and Competencies
* Commercial Project Management experience.
* Hands-on Engineering or technical experience.
* CAD system experience.
* Confidently able to use project management tools.
* Proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office.
* Experience of working with ERP/MRP systems.
Desirable
* AutoCAD (Inventor and Vault) experience.
* Epicor experience.
* Project Management qualification, such as Prince 2.
* Engineering qualification.
Person specification
* Confident and assertive.
* Desire to improve processes and ensure efficiencies.
* Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
* Methodical, detailed, and precise in nature with a planned and organized approach.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Level-headed, logical and hands-on.
* Proactive, collaborative, and solution-focused.
* Is comfortable being held accountable.
* Ability to multi-task and achieve deadlines.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
* Machinery Manufacturing
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