Senior Project Manager Engineer

TE Connectivity -
Swindon

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Job details

16 hours ago

Qualifications

PMP
Mechanical design
CAD
Microsoft Office
Project management
Continuous improvement
Organisational skills
Microsoft Project
Plastics injection moulding
Leadership
Communication skills
Creo
PRINCE2 Certification

Full job description

The Senior Project Manager Engineer is responsible for leading the delivery of capital investment projects across the Swindon manufacturing facility, initially supporting the implementation of a new Thermofit Molding Value Stream as part of a multi-million investment programme.

The role will manage the full project lifecycle from concept and specification through procurement, installation, commissioning and final handover. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS, Industrial Engineering and external suppliers, the successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.

Your new role:

Leading engineering projects from concept through to operational handover, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, budget, timeline and business objectives.

Developing equipment specifications in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and Technical teams.

Supporting supplier selection and procurement activities alongside Indirect Procurement.

Obtaining supplier quotations, evaluating technical solutions and developing project cost estimates and budgets.

Preparing CAPEX submissions, including financial justification, project scope and expenditure forecasts.

Raising purchase orders using SAP for purchasing of equipment and contractor services.

Managing project schedules, resources, risks and stakeholder communications.

Producing engineering designs, manufacturing cell layouts and CAD drawings to support project implementation, with 3D modelling capability considered advantageous.

Working with Industrial Engineering and Continuous Improvement teams to develop Value Stream and Workstation layouts using lean manufacturing principles.

Coordinating equipment delivery, installation, commissioning, validation and production readiness activities.

Supervising contractors and internal resources during installation activities and ensuring adherence to site safety requirements.

Reviewing and approving Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and ensuring compliance with Permit to Work processes.

Supporting training activities and operational handover alongside Manufacturing Engineering teams.

Managing engineering change requests and ensuring all project documentation complies with quality, regulatory and internal change management requirements.

Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company standards relating to machinery safety, CE/UKCA requirements, CDM regulations, PUWER regulations, machine guarding, control reliability and contractor management.

Building effective relationships across all levels of the organisation, from shop floor operators to senior leadership, to ensure successful project delivery.

Providing wider engineering project support across the site following implementation of the new value stream.

Your ideal background:

Degree qualified in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical or a related Engineering discipline.
Experience managing engineering projects within a manufacturing environment.
Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering capital equipment projects from concept to completion.
Experience specifying, procuring, installing and commissioning equipment.
Engineering design experience including mechanical design and factory layouts.
Experience managing CAPEX budgets and preparing business cases.
Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
Knowledge of machinery safety, machine guarding, PUWER and engineering compliance requirements.
Strong communication, stakeholder management and reporting skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and organisational levels.
Strong leadership, planning and organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
Self-motivated, results-driven and able to work independently and as part of a team.Knowledge of international equipment movement.
Experience in injection moulding, plastics manufacturing or implementing new production lines.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably CREO or Inventor.
Project Management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Project.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and value stream design

Job Locations:

SITE H FARADAY ROAD
SWINDON, Swindon SN3 5HH
United Kingdom

Posting City: SWINDON

Job Country: Great Britain

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 154502

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Project Management

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