NPI Project Manager

About the company

Excellent opportunity for an Project Manager to join a leading and forward-thinking engineering organisation, where you will play a key role in delivering innovative new products from concept through to launch.

This well-established manufacturer is experiencing continued growth and invests heavily in modern technology, advanced product development, and the progression of its people. Due to increasing project demand, they are now looking for a Project Manager to join their expanding team.

Your tasks

In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, sales and more, ensuring all new product introduction activities are delivered on time, within scope and within budget. You will act as the key link between product development and complex manufacturing operations, managing project plans, risks, resources, validation builds, and launch readiness.

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver new products on time, within scope and budget, develop NPI plans, timelines and resource needs, drive phase-gate governance, risk management and stakeholder communication, collaborate with customers and internal teams on deliverables, coordinate prototypes, testing, validation and pilot builds, and manage scope, schedule and cost changes through robust change control.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Company benefits include: Monthly & annual bonus scheme, private medical insurance, life insurance, sick pay, canteen with discounted/free food, referral programme, free parking, cycle to work scheme

Requirements

The Person

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Project Management, or similar, with substantial project management experience (ideally in manufacturing)
• Strong knowledge of NPI processes, product development lifecycles, and project management tools (SAP experience advantageous)
• Excellent communication, leadership, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• PMQ or equivalent certification desirable but not essential

What we offer

Up to £55,000 per annum, DOE + Bonus + Early Finish on Fridays + Pension + Additional Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business where your contributions will have a direct impact on future product success. You will be rewarded not only with a competitive salary, bonus, and strong benefits package, but also with ongoing professional development and the chance to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects.

How to apply

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Manufacturing Project Manager Plymouth (Commutable from: Saltash, Tavistock, Ivybridge, Yelverton)

Reference Number: BBBH281385

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.