Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the programme plan and risk matrices.
- Work to mitigate risks where possible.
- Work closely with internal departments to ensure that project plans are adhered to.
- Work with the customer‑facing project managers to ensure alignment of plans, tools and methodologies.
- Manage changes to the project scope and schedule using appropriate techniques.
- Establish and maintain relationships with sub‑suppliers/third parties.
- Coordinate communication and work between the various business functions.
- Hold various business function leads accountable for plan and milestone adherence.
- Focus on achieving monthly milestones whilst maintaining a longer‑term strategic view.
- Be the key point of contact and lead for internal manufacturing meetings.
- Report and escape as appropriate on project status internally.
- Maintain business and customer Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Business Systems (SAP).
- Organise and co‑ordinate customer witness points, as per IPT.
- Maintain traceability spreadsheet for all manufactured parts.
Required Skills and Technical Competence
- Mechanical engineering/Manufacturing background is essential.
- Heavy Engineering background.
- Fully proficient on MS Office and MS Project.
- Experienced and competent SAP user.
- Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing experience.
- Strong organisational skills: multi‑tasking, time management, planning.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or manufacturing.
- Experience in project management and engineering.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to report upwards to Board level – strong communication skills, confident interacting with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience at customer management and business development practices – creating bids, winning bids.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Capable of forming and maintaining effective relationships throughout the business and stakeholder community.
Due to security requirements these posts are open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY.
If you are a dedicated and proactive professional with a passion for ensuring quality and driving continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at Quest Global as a Project Engineer.
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