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Project Lead - Contract

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 28 - 33 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Project Lead – Contract Position

Location: Lancaster, UK
Contract Duration: 12 Months
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Working Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Rate: £28–£33 per hour

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Lead with a strong background in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, ensure product and process compliance, and lead cross-functional project delivery within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role requires robust quality assurance expertise, process improvement capability, and strong leadership skills to support multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.

Education & Professional Qualifications

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    Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

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    5 –10 years hands-on experience in Manufacturing Engineering

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    Experience participating in 2–3 audits for major certifications in an individual capacity

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    Green Belt certification in any Quality initiative is advantageous

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    Strong knowledge of varied manufacturing processes

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    Solid understanding of concessions, containment procedures, and traceability techniques

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    Skilled in data collection and analysis using 7 QC tools and SPC techniques

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    Experience with Lean principles and 5S management

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    Exposure to the Aerospace or Automotive industry preferred

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    Awareness of key quality standards including AS9100, OHSAS, TS 16949, and various ISO frameworks

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Compliance

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    Establish and maintain quality standards and product compliance aligned with customer and regulatory expectations

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    Review and interpret specifications, standards, and compliance requirements

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    Support non-conformance investigations, applying structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, RCA)

Process & Project Leadership

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    Develop, evaluate, and enhance workflows, operating procedures, and control documents

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    Oversee operational support activities and troubleshoot technical issues

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    Lead requirement gathering, project planning, execution, and closure for assigned initiatives

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    Participate in weekly/monthly project reviews and contribute to effective risk management

Cross-functional Engagement

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    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, partners, and technical specialists

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    Represent management in customer meetings, presenting operational KPIs and project updates

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    Build and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships

Continuous Improvement

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    Drive cost reduction, waste elimination, and operational efficiency improvements

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    Lead improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes, products, equipment, and quality

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    Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions using QC tools and SPC

Key Leadership Competencies & Soft Skills

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    Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)

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    Strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement

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    Effective problem-solving and logical-thinking capabilities

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    High level of proactivity and ownership

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