Job type: Permanent Location: Wrightbus Closing date: Monday 03 Mar 2025 08:00 The Job Summary: Wrightbus, the fastest growing production company in Europe, is recruiting for a Project Engineer. The role involves managing and facilitating the industrialization of NPD projects, from concept to commercialization, to support the strategic goals of the company The Role: ? Manage all aspects of the product development process: Adhere to project timelines Meet the project budget, business, sales, commercial, and production requirements Co-ordinate internal and external stakeholders Manage regular project and Gate review meetings Produce weekly progress reports ? Report to and assist the Head of New Product Development ? Partner with the Engineering Management team to ensure objectives are achieved ? Produce detailed weekly NPD metric reports for the Senior Leadership team ? Ensure customer specifications are managed in line with budget expectations ? Co-ordinate solutions to technical and commercial challenges ? Manage projects in line with company objectives ? Assist Sales Administration with required tender/quotation preparation ? Manage solutions to in-service product failures with the aftermarket team ? Ensure process change control procedures are adhered to and communicated ? Assist various departments in pre-customer sign-off/acceptance ? Conduct post-review of projects at closure for improvement points ? Manage daily running of the development department alongside Project Managers ? Manage team recruitment, training, evaluation, discipline, motivation, and recognition ? Lead existing team members ensuring clear roles and responsibilities ? Work with strategic purchasing to agree Terms and Conditions with suppliers ? Complete annual appraisals and ensure they are reviewed and set to company objectives ? The Requirements: GCSE English and Maths or equivalent. Hands on experience in developing or industrializing products. Experience in resource planning. Demonstratable experience in budget preparation and control. Experience working in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in preparing timelines, managing, and reporting on projects utilising MS Project / Excel. The Benefits: 4% bonus Life Insurance Medicash scheme Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's. Free car parking Canteen Career progression Professional development Flexitime wbstaff To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.