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Job Title: Engineering Project Manager
Location: Great Yarmouth
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Team Leader, Production Engineering
Engineering Project Manager – Manufacturing Engineering
Role Overview
As an Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating Manufacturing Engineering projects from concept through to implementation. You will act as the focal point for project planning, execution, stakeholder management, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet business objectives.
Working closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Design Engineering teams, you will drive the successful execution of continuous improvement, New Product Introduction (NPI), industrialisation, capacity improvement, yield improvement, equipment, and strategic manufacturing projects.
This role requires strong organisation, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Lead Manufacturing Engineering projects from initiation through to completion
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and resource requirements
Define project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria
Coordinate project activities across multiple functions and departments
Ensure projects remain on track and proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies
Escalate project concerns and recovery plans where required
Manufacturing Engineering Support
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers to support project execution and prioritisation
Coordinate activities relating to process improvements, capacity increases, yield improvements, and cost reduction initiatives
Support industrialisation activities for new and existing products
Ensure engineering deliverables are completed to support project milestones
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Manage Manufacturing Engineering activities associated with product introduction
Coordinate build plans, manufacturing readiness reviews, and production trials
Ensure manufacturing documentation, tooling, process development, and training requirements are completed before production release
Support successful transition from development into production
Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders
Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and steering meetings
Communicate project progress, risks, actions, and decisions clearly to all levels of the organisation
Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Continuous Improvement
Drive continuous improvement projects across Manufacturing Engineering and Production
Monitor project performance against agreed KPIs
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and delivery performance
Support Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives
Reporting & Governance
Maintain project dashboards, action logs, RAID logs, and status reports
Produce regular project updates for senior leadership
Ensure compliance with company project management processes and procedures
Support business case development and project justification activities
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications:
Essential
Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or a related discipline
Desirable
Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Experience managing engineering, manufacturing, operational, or technical projects
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams
Strong planning and organisational skills
Experience managing project schedules, risks, actions, and deliverables
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Competent in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Desirable
Experience within manufacturing, electronics, aerospace, defence, or high-reliability industries
Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes
Exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI)
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques
Experience using project planning software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
Competencies
Excellent organisational and planning skills
Strong leadership and coordination abilities
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to influence without direct authority
Commercial awareness and understanding of project priorities
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proactive and results-driven approach
Team-oriented and collaborative
Strong attention to detail
Key Deliverables
The Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for delivering:
Manufacturing Engineering project plans
Project dashboards and status reports
Risk, issue, and action management
NPI project coordination
Manufacturing readiness reviews
Capacity improvement projects
Yield improvement projects
Cost reduction initiatives
Process improvement programmes
Stakeholder communications and governance reviews
Other Requirements
Ability to obtain Security Clearance
Willingness to travel occasionally if required
Flexible approach to supporting business priorities
Commitment to continuous professional development
Why This Role?
This position allows Manufacturing Engineers to focus on technical problem-solving and process improvement while providing dedicated project leadership, prioritisation, stakeholder management, reporting, and delivery oversight across the Manufacturing Engineering portfolio. It is ideal for someone who enjoys driving projects, coordinating teams, and delivering measurable business results within a manufacturing environment.
What We Can Offer You
Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexi-time, and work a half day Friday
33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
Additional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations and gym discounts
Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
Reward and recognition platform
Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
Support for further training and education
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [email protected].
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