Project Engineering Manager Job Carrickfergus area,Northern Ireland UK,Engineering

The Company:

Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is an innovative, world class supplier of high quality, technically complex automotive components. Based in Carrickfergus, Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is a proud member of the Ryobi Group. With the help of our Japanese parent company we can bring the latest technological advances to our European Customers.

Ryobis vision is to maintain a sustainable business by achieving the best results for our customers, maximising the potential of every employee through mutual respect, trust and teamwork. Our mission is to be the Number 1 Die Casting Company in Europe, to build upon our current customer base and increase market share, and to satisfy customer and shareholder requirements.

The Role:

Responsibility for the day to day and strategic management of the Project Department.

Champion company NPI introduction from concept thought to start of production. Ensuring on time , on Budget and to the required Quality and capacity.

Support Engineering, process and machinery/tooling improvement activities, cost reductions, productivity improvements, and part quality improvements.

Create, manage and maintain the company Capital expenditure planning, including COR approval and purchase orders.

Ensure both project and department budgets are achieved and reported to the business.

Supporting the Business Development group with technical resources and planning to secure new business via RFQ process and customer meetings.

Essential Criteria:

Third level qualification in an engineering/ technical discipline
Previous project management experience, ideally within a manufacturing engineering environment
Previous experience in a management role, ideally within a manufacturing engineering environment
IT literate, proficient in MS Office
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Communication skills, oral and written
Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
Planning and organizing skills
Presentation and negotiation skills
Ability to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment
Ability to see activities through to completion
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Ability to promote and drive continuous improvement

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the role.

Company Benefits:

Competitive salary
Private Medical Insurance
Car Allowance
Generous employer pension contributions, starting at 7% Employer and rising to 14% Employer
A health cash plan
Discount scheme
Life assurance
Service-related holidays & Holiday Purchase Scheme
Employee assistance programme
Free car parking
Learning and Development opportunities and support
Cycle to work scheme
Service awards