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Senior Project Manager
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newmarket
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Project Manager
Location: Suffolk
Department: Manufacturing
Role Type: FTC 12 Months
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000
Fully on site - 5 days a week
About the Opportunity
We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a talented design, product development, and quality team. If you're driven by innovation, and like to work in a company poised to grow, enjoy managing technical teams, and thrive in fast-paced project environments, this is your chance to make a real impact. Required technical understanding of injection moulding, electronics, and manufacturing.
This role requires an exceptional communicator and a hands-on project manager. Someone who is not only willing, but eager to roll up their sleeves, support engineers with technical challenges, and actively engage on the manufacturing floor to resolve day-to-day issues as they arise.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary technical team covering design, development, and quality functions.
Review and support the design of products made from injection moulded and fabricated plastics, guiding the team from concept to production.
Prioritise and schedule project work based on input from sales and customer requirements, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specification.
Drive progress on multiple engineering projects simultaneously, balancing adaptability with structured delivery.
Collaborate with suppliers and customers, shaping solutions that align with both business capabilities and market demands.
Own the engineering change process and maintain accurate product technical data, bills of materials , and compliance documentation.
Champion ISO9001 practices and drive product quality and regulatory adherence across the business.
Hold regular 1-2-1s with your team, mentoring and supporting their professional growth.Qualifications
Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Design, or related technical discipline (BEng, BSc, HND, HNC, etc.)Essential Skills & Experience
Proven track record of managing engineering or technical teams in a manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with injection moulding, plastic fabrication, and product development
Solid understanding of engineering thermoplastics and DFM principles
Familiarity with ISO9001 and quality assurance standards
Confident with 3D CAD systems
Demonstrable ability to manage cross-functional projects and drive results to tight deadlines
Skilled at presenting technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong organisational, leadership, and decision-making capabilities
Practical experience with BOMs and MRP systems
A hands-on problem solver with a passion for making things happen
Organised, detail-oriented, and laser-focused on outcomes
Strong communicator who leads by example
Driven by innovation and the excitement of seeing a design become a physical product
Experience in a metal or sheet fabrication environment, electronic design principles, familiarity with production planning and tooling processesBefore You Apply
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