Job Title: Engineering Project Manager
Location: Great Yarmouth
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Team Leader, Production Engineering
Engineering Project Manager – Manufacturing Engineering
As an Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating Manufacturing Engineering projects from concept through to implementation. You will act as the focal point for project planning, execution, stakeholder management, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet business objectives.
Working closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Design Engineering teams, you will drive the successful execution of continuous improvement, New Product Introduction (NPI), industrialisation, capacity improvement, yield improvement, equipment, and strategic manufacturing projects.
This role requires strong organisation, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and resource requirements
Manufacturing Engineering Support
Coordinate activities relating to process improvements, capacity increases, yield improvements, and cost reduction initiatives
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Ensure manufacturing documentation, tooling, process development, and training requirements are completed before production release
Communicate project progress, risks, actions, and decisions clearly to all levels of the organisation
Education / Qualifications:
Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or a related discipline
Experience within manufacturing, electronics, aerospace, defence, or high-reliability industries
The Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for delivering:
This position allows Manufacturing Engineers to focus on technical problem-solving and process improvement while providing dedicated project leadership, prioritisation, stakeholder management, reporting, and delivery oversight across the Manufacturing Engineering portfolio. It is ideal for someone who enjoys driving projects, coordinating teams, and delivering measurable business results within a manufacturing environment.
What We Can Offer You
Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexi-time, and work a half day Friday
33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
Additional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations and gym discounts
Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
Reward and recognition platform
Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
Support for further training and education
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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