Job Title Project Manager
Location Craigavon
My client is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our growing manufacturing business. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex customer projects from concept through to successful production.
The successful candidate will have proven project management experience and strong expertise in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), with responsibility for leading programmes from development and industrialisation through to production readiness. Acting as the primary point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The Role
Reporting to the Engineering Director, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing customer and business projects throughout the full project lifecycle. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance, you will coordinate activities, manage risks, and drive performance to achieve successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead projects from initial customer handover through to successful completion and production launch.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and budgets.
- Manage and coordinate APQP activities, ensuring all programme deliverables are achieved on time.
- Monitor project progress and implement recovery actions where required.
- Act as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead project review meetings with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
- Manage project change requests and evaluate impacts on cost, quality, and delivery.
- Track project costs and support financial forecasting and reporting.
- Ensure customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and company procedures are fully met.
- Support the successful introduction of new products and processes into production.
- Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice project management methodologies.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in a Project Manager role within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, automotive, or another regulated industry.
- Strong practical experience of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
- Experience managing New Product Introduction (NPI) or New Product Development (NPD) programmes.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating projects through development, industrialisation, and production implementation phases.
- Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, risk management, and change control.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and delivery commitments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
- Results-oriented approach with exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, APM, or equivalent Project Management qualification.
- Experience within the aerospace industry.
- Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
- Familiarity with PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and production validation activities.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Private Healthcare
Health Cash Plan
Generous annual leave allowance
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave
Death In Service
Learning and Development Opportunities
Free onsite parking
Paid medical appointments
Next Steps
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Skills:Projects Planning Engineering Manufacturing
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