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Project Leader

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Winchester, Hampshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Our engineering clients based close to Winchester have an exciting opportunity for a Project Leader to join their growing team.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Engineer to lead and manage Engineering projects from concept through to completion. This role requires strong project ownership, technical acumen, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards

Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Management:

  * Lead manufacturing projects from initial concept through design, development, tooling, production, and delivery phases.

  * Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including milestones, budgets, in line with resource allocation plan.

Budget & Cost Control:

  * Prepare and manage project budgets, track costs throughout the project lifecycle, and ensure financial targets are met.

  * Compile costings using standard Excel-based models and update them as the project evolves.

Timescale & Delivery:

  * Work to tight, customer-driven deadlines using APQP-based systems and internal stage-gate processes.

  * Ensure timely completion of all engineering deliverables and production readiness.

Safety & Compliance:

  * Ensure all project activities comply with relevant safety standards and internal quality procedures.

  * Support risk assessments, FMEA reviews, and implement corrective actions where necessary.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  * Liaise with Design, Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Sales teams to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.

  * Work directly with suppliers to develop tooling and manufacturing processes.

Documentation & Reporting:

  * Ensure all documentation complies with document control procedures.

Continuous Improvement:

  * Identify and implement process improvements to enhance product quality, reduce costs, and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Technical Support:

  * Provide engineering support to Product Management and Sales teams, including participation in customer meetings and technical reviews.

Required Skills & experience:

  * Proven experience in managing manufacturing or engineering projects.

  * Strong understanding of manufacturing processes

  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.

  * Knowledge of ERP systems

  * PRINCE2/APM PMQ – desirable

  * Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc/BEng or equivalent).

Working hours:
Monday – Thursday 07:30am – 4:45pm
Friday – 07:30am – 12midday

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