As the Lead Project Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end planning and execution of projects across the business. You will act as the central point of contact between manufacturing sites and supporting the full implementation of IFS ERP system into our facility in India.
What you’ll be doing
* Implement top level project planning ensuring it aligns with business objectives and customer requirements, including implementation of key date principles.
* Develop and manage a full suite of project deliverable KPIs.
* Manage pre-project planning and review capacity, and resource allocation across both sites.
* Support cost estimating and make decisions on manufacturing routes
* Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential impacts on timelines, costs, and quality. Balance and manage existing supply chain workload and monitor progress against project plans.
* Support cross-site planning and forecasting, ensuring smooth integration between UK and India operations.
* Coordinate the full implementation of IFS into Site 2, ensuring seamless integration and adoption across all departments.
* Assist in change management activities, particularly related to system integration, process optimisation, and cross-functional alignment.
* Support the development and expansion of our facility in India and its supply chain, ensuring it has the capacity to meet long-term business goals.
* Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring that business’ and customers’ needs are understood and met throughout the project lifecycle.
* Facilitate information flow between departments, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned with project objectives.
* Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on project status, risks, and opportunities.
Who we’re looking for:
We ask that you have over 5 years’ experience in project management and planning, preferably in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or marine/naval applications, with a proven track record of managing complex projects from conception to completion. It is required that you have the ability to travel to supplier and company sites in the UK and internationally along with a full UK driving license.
You will have experience in ERP/MRP systems, particularly IFS, knowledge of hydrodynamic bearing technologies and hands-on experience would be advantageous and a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field is desirable.
If you have strong communication skills along with excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits
Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)
Holiday buy & sell
Car scheme
Competitive pay
Enhanced pension
Training & development
This role is subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.
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