Job Title: Technical Projects Lead
Location: Ashington, Northumberland
Salary: c GBP 55,000pa plus benefits
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
We re working with a leading manufacturer seeking a Technical Projects Lead to take on a new role within their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in process improvement and automation projects.
About the Company
This business operates in a highly regulated environment and is known for its commitment to innovation and quality. You ll join a team that values technical expertise, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Benefits include:
Annual bonus scheme 2x Death in Service cover Private medical insurance Enhanced pension contributions 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
The Role Technical Projects Lead
As Technical Projects Lead, you ll lead technical projects focused on process optimisation and automation. You ll work closely with production and quality teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and deliver efficient, scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead process improvement and automation initiatives Develop and implement technical solutions for manufacturing challenges Ensure compliance with GMP and other regulatory requirements Utilise ERP systems for planning and reporting Collaborate with cross:functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope
About You
As Technical Projects Lead, you ll have a strong engineering background and experience in high:end manufacturing environments such as pharma, electronics, or cleanroom operations. Knowledge of automation systems and ERP platforms is essential, and GMP experience is highly desirable.
You will ideally have:
Degree in Engineering or related discipline Proven experience in Lead Process Engineering and automation ERP system proficiency Understanding of GMP and regulatory compliance Excellent problem:solving and project management skills
We re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you re excited about this Technical Projects Lead role but don t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you your unique perspective could be exactly what they re looking for.