Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working exclusively on behalf of a long established manufacturing business to recruit an NPD Project Coordinator on a permanent basis.
LOCATION: Halifax
SALARY: Competitive
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Permanent
ROLE SUMMARY:
New Product Development (NPD) Coordinator to support the coordination and execution of new product development (NPD) projects. This is a key support role within the NPD function, working closely with cross-functional teams across Product Management, R&D (Engineering), Test by Design, Quality, and Operations (Manufacturing) to ensure projects remain on track, documented, and effectively communicated.
DUTIES ARE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
* Support the planning, coordination, and tracking of NPD projects to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with business objectives
* Maintain detailed project documentation including timelines, meeting notes, action logs, Gantt charts, and milestone trackers
* Assist the Head of NPD in preparing project updates, dashboards, and communication for internal stakeholders
* Coordinate and schedule cross-functional meetings (where required), ensuring clear agendas and accurate follow-up on actions
* Support the stage-gate process by preparing documentation for gate reviews and maintaining records of approvals
* Track the progress of key NPD/NPI activities, including prototyping, testing, and handover to operations (production)
* Liaise with Product Managers (if/when required) to align commercial and market requirements with project delivery timelines
* Assist in managing change control documentation (e.g., ECNs) during the development process
* Maintain up-to-date records in project management systems and ensure data integrity across documentation platforms
* Proactively identify and escalate potential risks, delays, or resource gaps to relevant stakeholders within R&D (as/when required)
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:
* Proven administrative or project coordination experience in an NPD, NPI, or engineering environment
* Strong understanding of project management principles and product development lifecycle
* Highly organised with excellent time management and attention to detail
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise across departments and levels
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results, deadline-driven environment
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with project management tools is an advantage
* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and clarity in documentation
* Use of your own vehicle due to the location of the client
* HNC/HND or degree-level qualification in Business Administration, Project Management, or a technical discipline would be desirable
For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group.
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