ATE Project Manager

A specialist engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of complex automated test and engineering system projects across a range of high-tech industries including aerospace, defence, automotive, medical devices and electronics manufacturing. This role would suit someone with a background in automated test systems, electronics manufacturing test, or broader engineering-led project delivery who is confident managing technical stakeholders and coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

You will take ownership of projects from handover through to delivery, ensuring successful execution across software and hardware production disciplines.

Key Responsibilities Manage multiple concurrent engineering and test system projects Act as the main point of contact for customers throughout delivery Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules and reporting Coordinate activities across software, hardware, mechanical and production teams Track project progress, budgets, risks and resources Manage change control and scope alignment with stakeholders Support engineering handovers from sales/quotation into delivery Facilitate clear communication across internal and external teams Lead project reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives Ensure delivery aligns with quality, safety and procedural standards Technical Exposure Automated test or validation systems Electronics manufacturing test environments (FCT / ICT) Test software environments (e.g. Lab-based automation tools) PXI or modular instrumentation systems Measurement and instrumentation equipment Test fixture or tooling development Integration of electrical/electronic hardware systems Understanding of engineering project lifecycle delivery Skills & Experience Essential:
Strong project management experience in a technical/engineering environment Background in electronics, test engineering, or automation sectors Excellent communication skills with customer-facing experience Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Strong organisational and prioritisation skills Experience creating and maintaining project plans and schedules