We are currently seeking a proactive, highly organised and hands-on Engineering Project Manager to support the team with the delivery of machine projects, from conception through to completion.
This is an engaging role that would fit a highly driven, hands-on professional with a solid background in both project management and engineering within machine building. It will be essential to understand the concepts of commercial project management, as well as a background in mechanical engineering. The ideal candidate will be an excellent and confident communicator, able to manage and coordinate a project with many work packages and stakeholders, as well as take a hands-on approach when engaging with the Engineering and Production teams.
Role 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 documentations
* 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 SOP's and process documents for role related tasks
* Occasional visits to international sites, as required by project delivery
Skills and Competencies
Essential
* 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 organised 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
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