Job Description
Engineering Project Manager
Central Belt | Hybrid Working
I'm currently working with an established and growing engineering organisation in Edinburgh who are looking to add an experienced Project Manager to their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business delivering innovative products across a variety of sectors, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including Embedded Software, Electronics and Mechanical Engineers. You'll play a key role in taking complex engineering projects from initial concept through to manufacture, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards.
Working alongside a team of experienced Project Managers, you'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects ranging from £30,000 through to £1 million, engaging with both customers and suppliers throughout the development life cycle.
What you'll be doing:
- Managing engineering product development projects from concept through to manufacture
- Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across Embedded Software, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering
- Managing project scope, schedules, budgets and risks
- Building and maintaining strong customer and supplier relationships
- Supporting commercial and technical decision-making throughout the project life cycle
- Working across multiple industry sectors and varied product development programmes
- Collaborating with fellow Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager or Programme Manager within an engineering environment
- Experience delivering new product development projects from concept through to manufacture
- Strong understanding of Embedded systems and engineering product development processes
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Knowledge of project delivery methodologies including Waterfall and Agile
- Excellent customer and supplier relationship management skills
- Strong commercial awareness and technical judgement
- Ability to manage multiple projects with values ranging from £30,000 to £1 million
Desirable:
- Previous hands-on engineering experience, whether in Electronics, Embedded Software, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience working within regulated or high-technology engineering sectors
This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who enjoys working closely with engineering teams and wants to be involved in the development of innovative products from initial concept right through to manufacture.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
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