Project Manager – NPI
Weymouth, Dorset
Up to £55,000 + bonus
Are you an experienced Project Manager – NPI with a passion for leading development projects from concept through to mass production? My client, a world-class technology manufacturer based in Weymouth, is looking for a driven individual to oversee the end-to-end delivery of their next generation of printer products.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established engineering business where you’ll coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage high-impact projects, and play a key role in launching innovative, high-performance products into global markets.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading cross-functional project teams, including design and manufacturing specialists.
- Developing detailed project plans, budgets, and resource schedules, ensuring projects stay on track for time, cost, and quality.
- Acting as the central point of communication between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and senior stakeholders.
- Managing requirements, scope, and risk throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Coordinating with vendors and external partners, ensuring key deliverables are met to specification and schedule.
- Overseeing the transition to mass production, ensuring successful handover to manufacturing and supply chain teams.
What you’ll need
- 5+ years’ project management experience, with at least 3 years leading product development.
- Proven success managing projects within a manufacturing or product development environment.
- Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and best practices in project delivery.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or Smartsheet.
- A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (preferred).
- Experience developing printers, scanners, or imaging devices is advantageous.
- Familiarity with firmware, embedded systems, and mechanical engineering principles is a plus.
Why join?
This is your chance to be part of a business developing market-leading products in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. You’ll enjoy autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact across multiple product lines, supported by a collaborative team that values innovation and excellence.
You’ll receive:
- A competitive salary up to £55,000
- Flexible working hours
- Generous benefits package
- Genuine opportunities for professional growth and development
Lewis Phillips
Verso Recruitment Group
lphillips@versorecruitment.com
01582 369359
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