Project Manager - NPI

Job Title: Project Coordinator / NPI Project Manager
Location: Durham, North East England
Salary: £35 - 45K per annum + Early Finish Fridays

We re partnering with a growing manufacturing business looking to strengthen its project delivery team with the addition of a Project Coordinator / NPI Project Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across engineering and manufacturing teams, building strong customer relationships, and helping bring new products into production successfully.

The business is currently investing heavily in improving and evolving its internal processes, systems, and ways of working. It s an exciting stage of growth. The company is established enough to offer stability, but still agile enough that you ll have genuine influence, the opportunity to introduce ideas, and the chance to put your own stamp on how projects are delivered moving forward.

You ll work closely alongside an experienced senior project professional who will provide support and mentorship, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in project management long term.
The company is also happy to support professional development and will fund recognised project management qualifications for the right candidate.

Who This Could Suit

We re open-minded on background and experience level.
You may already be managing projects within an engineering or manufacturing environment, or you could currently be working in:

• Production planning
• Manufacturing coordination
• Engineering support
• Operations
• Project administration
• Supply chain or procurement within a project-led environment

What matters most is that you understand how projects move through a manufacturing business and can coordinate people, priorities, and deadlines effectively.

Experience with in electronics manufacturing would be highly advantageous, but candidates from broader technical manufacturing sectors will also be considered, particularly those involved in transferring products from engineering into production.

What You ll Be Doing

• Coordinating projects from initial customer requirements through to manufacturing delivery
• Working cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and procurement teams
• Tracking timelines, risks, costs, and project milestones
• Supporting customer communication and providing regular progress updates
• Helping ensure projects remain aligned to scope, quality, and delivery expectations
• Maintaining project documentation, reports, and technical records
• Supporting continuous improvement activity across project processes
• Contributing to a collaborative and solutions-focused team culture

What We re Looking For

• Experience with in engineering, manufacturing, or technical production environments
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and adaptable mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and keep activities progressing
• Commercial awareness and understanding of customer expectations
• Comfortable working with technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing information
• A collaborative approach with strong stakeholder communication skills

What s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Early finish every Friday
• Training and career development support
• Funding for professional project management qualifications
• Mentorship from an experienced Project Manager
• Opportunity to influence and improve processes
• A business environment where you can grow alongside the company

If you re looking for a role where you can develop your project management career, gain exposure across engineering and manufacturing, and genuinely make an impact within a growing business, we d love to hear from you.