Engineering Project Manager FTC 9 Months
Posted 2 weeks ago by Quanex
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Engineering Project Manager will lead the implementation of advanced product quality planning techniques within existing projects, collaborating closely with engineering, quality, and product management teams. This role involves managing multiple engineering projects in a dynamic, global environment, ensuring timely delivery while meeting specific technical objectives. The position requires effective communication and negotiation skills to liaise with various stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement in project processes. The role is based at Quanex's ERA site in Wolverhampton, England, and emphasizes a commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage several active engineering projects, ensuring successful on-time delivery.
- Plan, coordinate, and review project teams’ activities using process knowledge and risk management.
- Define specific technical objectives with teams regarding product function, cost, quality, and validation plans.
- Liaise effectively with Engineers, Product Managers, Sales, Quality, Testing, and International Manufacturers/Suppliers.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of project processes.
- Adapt to fast-paced change management scenarios and flexible project scopes.
Key Skills:
- Technical degree in Engineering or similar industry-based experience.
- Proven experience managing engineering or product development projects on a multinational scale.
- Strong IT/Presentation skills, including proficiency in MS Project and standard MS applications.
- Skilled communicator with the ability to negotiate with internal customers and teams.
- Fundamental understanding of the mechanical product development process.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Wolverhampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
How the role will make an impact: To lead the business through an implementation of an advanced product quality planning techniques into existing projects with close liaison with the engineering, quality and product management departments.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities: Joining an evolving engineering team, you will report to the Engineering Project Management Lead and be working in a dynamic, global and multi-project environment. You will manage several active engineering projects. Plan, coordinate and review project teams’ activity using process knowledge, risk management and product understanding ensuring successful on time project delivery. Ensure the specific technical objectives are correctly defined with the teams from the start of all projects in respect of product function, cost, quality requirements, technical risks and validation plans.Actively and efficiently liaising with Engineers, Product Managers, Sales, Quality, Testing, International Manufacturers/Suppliers and any other function with key deliverables in the project. You will be a leading contributor to the continuous improvement and development of project processes, applying lessons learned and ensuring lean project delivery. Be comfortable with fast paced change management scenarios, custom project setups and flexible scoping of work.
Key Skills: Technical degree in Engineering or similar industry-based experience. Proven experience independently managing engineering or product development projects on multinational scale. Strong IT/Presentation skills, including the ability to work with MS Project and standard MS applications. You need to be a skilled communicator who can effectively liaise and negotiate with internal customers, managers and engineers. Fundamental understanding of mechanical product development process.
Benefits: Competitive Salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Pension match up to 7% 4 x Salary Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Free Eye Tests Subsidised Canteen Volunteering and Team Building Days
Working Environment & Team Set Up: Joining an existing team of 3.
Proof of Qualification Needed: Degree Qualification
Additional Training Provided: Full support will be given for product and company process understanding.
About Us: We are not just another manufacturing company; we are part of something bigger! We are Quanex, a global, publicly traded manufacturing company serving OEMs in the fenestration, hardware, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, security, and outdoor products markets. This position is based at our ERA site. ERA is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and supply of decorative and security hardware and SmartWare for residential doors and windows. Our mission is to positively impact our customers, employees and shareholders and put them at the centre of everything we do, through innovation technology and best-in-class customer service.
Health & Safety Responsibilities: At Quanex, the health and safety of our employees are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment by adhering to the highest safety standards and regulations. Through comprehensive training, regular safety checks, and open communication, we ensure that every team member feels confident and protected while performing their duties. We continuously strive to minimise risks, promote well-being, and encourage a culture of safety across all levels of our organisation. Join us and be part of a team where your safety is as important as your success.