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- £26,272.83 - £32,500.00 a year
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- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Poltrona Frau in Motion/KJ Ryan Engineering Project Manager

Poltrona Frau Spa -
Coventry

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Job details

Qualifications

PMP
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Project management
Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation
PRINCE2 Certification

Full job description

The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for leading the development and industrialisation of interior trim systems for UK OEM customers. Working within a Tier 1 automotive environment, the role drives cross functional project delivery from RFQ award through development (can be Make to Print or Fully Deign Responsible) to SOP and into serial production, ensuring products meet stringent customer craftsmanship requirements, quality, cost, and timing.
The role acts as the primary interface between OEM customer, internal engineering and manufacturing teams, and the Tier 2 supply base.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Programme Management

Lead cross‑functional project teams delivering interior trim systems and components (e.g. instrument panels, door panels, consoles, headliners, cabin trim).
Accountable for project timing, cost, scope, and quality targets from quotation through SOP and into series production.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, and resource forecasts.
Manage change control (engineering changes, cost impacts, timing implications).

Engineering & Technical Coordination

Act as the central technical interface between design, engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and OEM customers.
Coordinate concept feasibility, design maturation, validation, and industrialisation activities.
Ensure compliance with automotive standards, OEM specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure systems and components are Engineered to piece and tooling cost targets.
Support DFM/DFA, DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R and APQP activities.

Luxury Quality & Craftsmanship

Ensure aesthetic, tactile, and perceived quality targets are achieved (fit, finish, gap & flush, material harmony).
Drive resolution of premium quality issues, including surface finish, material behaviour, and visual appearance.
Support build events, design reviews, and aesthetic sign‑off gates.

Financial & Commercial Responsibility

Manage project budgets, tooling investment, and cost targets.
Support quotation activities and commercial reviews.
Track project financial performance and implement recovery plans where required.

Stakeholder & Customer Management

Serve as primary customer contact for assigned projects.
Prepare and deliver regular project status updates to internal leadership and customers.
Manage escalation paths for technical, quality, or timing risks.

Risk & Issue Management

Identify project risks early and proactively implement mitigation plans.
Lead problem‑solving activities using structured methodologies.
Ensure timely closure of open actions and issues.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related/equivalent discipline
5+ years’ experience in automotive engineering or project management, preferable in the luxury or premium automotive segment
Experience delivering interior trim or cabin systems
Strong understanding of automotive development processes (APQP, FMA, DFM/DFA etc)
Experience working with OEMs and/or Tier 1 suppliers
Nice to have: knowledge of materials such as leather, textiles, veneers, plastics, and decorative finishes
Nice to have: formal project management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

Skills & Abilities

Strong project management capability in an automotive product development environment
Excellent cross‑functional leadership and communication skills
Ability to manage complex stakeholders, including luxury OEM customers
High attention to detail with a strong quality mindset
Confident decision‑making under time and cost pressure
Structured, methodical, and delivery‑focused approach
Proven negotiation and presentation skills
Passion for premium/luxury automotive design and craftsmanship
Strong ownership mentality and accountability
Resilient and able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy
Collaborative leadership style
Commercially aware with a customer‑first mindset
Aptitude for Problem Solving & Innovation

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, duties & responsibilities associated with the position.

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