Overview: Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer of bespoke specialist products, we are looking for an Engineering Innovation Project Manager to support continued business growth. Benefits: Minimum 25 days holiday bank hols Subsidised canteen offering a range of homemade hot and cold food Discount in on-site shops Free on-site parking Career progression plan Free family pass for tourist attraction Remit: This position will suit an experienced Project Manager with good technical knowledge of injection mould tooling and processing New product development and innovation is at the core of the company’s growth strategy and this is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to play a leading role in the continued growth of the business As Engineering Innovation Project Manager you will lead projects from design concept through to finish with a unique opportunity to ensure your ideas shape the future of the business This position is a new role within the company reflective of their strategy to grow the business through new product design, manufacture and diversification Role: The Engineering Innovation Project Manager will collaborate with senior colleagues including the Head of Innovation, Toolroom Manager and Technical Manager As Engineering Innovation Project Manager you will be accountable for the planning and delivery of a wide range of engineering projects from new product development and implementation, through to delivering special purpose machinery Managing the efficient design, development and manufacture of new and existing products through effective team collaboration and planning Plan new product conception and development including planning, design, development, tooling, moulding, assembly and packaging Oversee the design, manufacture, cost analysis and delivery timing of all tooling whether in-house or through collaboration with external suppliers Coordinate design and development of packaging for all new and existing products Manage departmental productivity and maintain efficient use of time and resources Manage product changes and improvements in collaboration with department managers Working with the Operational Efficiencies Manager, develop improvements in methods and procedures for the manufacture and assembly of products Work closely with department managers on production issues and solutions Maintain records of time spent and expenses incurred on all projects including full and final costings Engendering a ‘right first time’ culture to all activities and taking appropriate root cause corrective action to help ensure future conformity and quality Experience Requirements: Good knowledge of injection moulding tooling, machinery and processing New Product Development within injection moulding Project Planning and Management Team Leadership Stakeholder Communication Risk Management Quality Assurance Innovation and Improvement Key Words: “Project Manager”, “Technical Project Manager, “Technical Manager”, “NPI Manager”, “NPI Project Manager”, “Tooling Development Engineer”, “Project Engineer”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics” FOOTER Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful. For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK Sierra 57 Consult – Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering “Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable”. Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers. If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. salary, location, job roles. Please just Google “Sierra 57” & register with us