Project Lead, Engineering, Operations Management
Listed on 2026-10-29
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Engineering
Operations Management -
Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Are you a Project professional who enjoys being at the heart of engineering projects - not just reporting on them?
We're looking for a hands-on Project lead /co-ordinator to lead the successful delivery of engineering projects while managing a close-knit team Project Engineers.
This is a role for someone who thrives on balancing technical project delivery with people leadership. You'll be working closely with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver projects from concept through to production, ensuring quality, timing and customer expectations are met.
What you'll be doing:- Leading engineering projects from concept to launch
- Managing APQP-driven project delivery
- Coaching and developing a team of three Project Engineers
- Building strong customer and stakeholder relationships
- Managing project timing, risk, cost and delivery
- Driving continuous improvement across project delivery
- Automotive or manufacturing project management experience
- Strong APQP and product launch knowledge
- Experience leading or mentoring engineers
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, collaborative and delivery-focused approach
Please note you do not have to be an engineer - but a project specialist within this industry.
Desirable background:- Aerospace, automotive or AS9100 experience
- Tier 1 or OEM customer experience
- Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement knowledge
Location:
Keighley, near Bradford, Leeds, Skipton, Halifax, Burnley, Bury, Colne
We offer a competitive Basic + profit share, pension on site parking etc,
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact - leading projects, developing people and helping shape the future of engineering - we'd love to hear from you.
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