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Project Manager

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Barnstaple, Devon

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced New Product Project Manager to lead new product introduction (NPI) and development projects from enquiry or contract award through to production handover.

Working within a manufacturing environment, you will manage projects across engineering, quality, production, purchasing, and operations teams, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to customer and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead NPI and product development projects through a structured gated process.
Create and manage project plans using Microsoft Project.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder communication.
Identify and manage project risks, actions, costs, timelines, and quality requirements.
Support manufacturability reviews and production readiness activities.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications and AS9100 (or equivalent) quality standards.
Chair project meetings, provide progress reports, and drive successful production handovers.
Support continuous improvement of project delivery processes.About You

You will have:

Proven project management experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Experience in sectors such as aerospace, defence, automotive, precision engineering, machining, or casting.
Strong knowledge of NPI processes and gated project management methodologies.
Experience using Microsoft Project.
The ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing multiple projects, risks, change control, and project reporting.Desirable

PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
Experience with APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, and control plans.
Knowledge of CNC machining, casting, inspection, heat treatment, or subcontract manufacturing.
Understanding of ERP/MRP systems.What Success Looks Like

Projects delivered on time, within budget, and to quality requirements.
Effective management of project plans, milestones, risks, and actions.
Successful handover of new products into production.
Continuous improvement in project performance and delivery.If you're a proactive Project Manager looking to take ownership of complex manufacturing projects and drive successful product introductions, we'd love to hear from you

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