Overview
Engineering Project Manager: Automation
to GBP50k plus benefits
East Midlands: commutable from Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry
Responsibilities
- Oversee the activities of a professional solutions division and lead the delivery of a range of special purpose machinery projects ranging from GBP200k to GBP2m each.
- Based near Leicester and ensure the successful completion of multiple assigned projects on time and within budget.
- Manage the scope of all projects and control deviations as necessary, communicating effectively at every stage with the customer and acting as the technical lead for projects to ensure a high standard of machine design through to project delivery.
- Plan resources accurately to ensure projects can be completed successfully; create quotes for upgrades outside of the original project scope and manage the resolution of issues that arise at various stages.
- Plan appropriate aftersales support and ensure safe working practices are adhered to; present relevant documentation and CE certification to the customer at project handover.
- Maintain and update specifications as necessary; define and control budgets; complete project plans and attain design approval with full customer agreement.
- Plan and lead internal design reviews to ensure high standards of machine design; drive product development and standardisation across the portfolio of solutions.
- Successfully complete IAT, FAT and SAT on every project machine.
- Approve and handover mechanical and controls BOMs to purchasing teams and agree dates; identify potential cost savings for manufactured and bought-out items; ensure customer information and component requirements are clear and arrive on time before delivery and installation.
- Collaborate with teams to arrange the delivery and installation of projects as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven project management skills in a manufacturing environment.
- Ideally experience with PLC control software and multi-axis robotic systems.
Benefits and Opportunities
An excellent benefits package and genuine scope to progress into a management position supervising a team of control software and service engineers is available for the right candidate.
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