Job Title: Engineering Program Manager
Location: Stoke, United Kingdom
Company: Rapiscan Systems
About Us: Rapiscan Systems is a global leader in detection technology, providing advanced inspection systems for ports, borders, military, and high-threat facilities. Our innovative X-ray technologies help combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We are committed to excellence in imaging performance, design, and quality, ensuring our solutions deliver best-in-class results.
Role Overview: As an Engineering Program Manager, you will oversee programs and projects within the Cargo and Vehicle Inspection division. You will manage new product development from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to company standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead new product development projects, from initial concept to product launch.
Manage engineering delivery for revenue projects, ensuring timely release of technical specs and BoMs.
Facilitate project meetings, manage critical paths, and prioritize tasks to meet milestones.
Monitor and control project scope, documenting changes and their impact on timelines, budget, and quality.
Manage project risks and issues, applying mitigations and escalating when necessary.
Conduct key stage reviews with senior management to ensure project alignment.
Drive decision-making with cost-benefit analysis.
Ensure adherence to new product development processes and documentation standards.
Conduct project lessons learned and identify process improvements.
Utilize and maintain project management tools and templates for consistency.
Provide weekly and monthly project status updates.
Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, design processes, and operational performance.
Qualifications:
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
PMP, PRINCE2, or similar PM professional qualification preferred.
Proven experience managing engineering projects across disciplines.
Strong communication skills, able to articulate to engineers and suppliers at all levels.
Knowledge of X-ray systems is an advantage.
Team player with a track record of successfully released products.
Willingness to travel overseas for larger projects.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Health and dental insurance
Pension
25 days holidays plus bank holidays
Birthday paid leave
Charity work: 2 days paid leave per year
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced paternity and maternity leave
Life insurance: 4x basic salary
Eden Red Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Career Advancement Opportunities: At Rapiscan Systems, we are committed to your professional growth. You will have access to continuous learning and development programs, opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects, and a clear path for career progression within the company.
About OSI Systems, Inc.: OSI Systems, Inc. operates in three divisions: Security, Healthcare, and Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and services for various markets including defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial.
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