Project Management Support Specialist

Project Management Support Specialist

As the Project Management Support Specialist, you will work with a leading defence and aerospace company, supporting engineering, vendor management, and financial operations during industrial system launches.

• Provide project support for the launch of industrial systems.
• Log, track, and resolve non‑conformances (NCs) during equipment installation and commissioning.
• Own and maintain the master snag list; collaborate with engineers and contractors to close defects before sign‑off.
• Manage, organize, and archive system‑specific documentation, manuals, and validation certificates.
• Prepare Cap Ex requests, process invoices, and manage goods receipts for tooling.
• Raise and process change proposals (CPs) with external suppliers, managing end‑to‑end timelines.
• Track tooling expenditures against budgets to avoid overruns.
• Coordinate PFMEA action items, ensuring ownership and timely closure.
• Escalate quality or engineering risks that could impact launch timelines.
• Own the weekly and monthly progress reporting framework for the manufacturing engineering department.
• Facilitate review meetings, document action items, and enforce accountability across cross‑functional teams.

• Experience coordinating projects in heavy industrial, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing, particularly during facility launches or major line equipping.
• Direct experience with Cap Ex requests, purchase orders, invoicing, and goods receipts.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality tools, including PFMEA tracking, NC management, and snag list resolution.
• Proven track record managing CPs and timelines with third‑party suppliers.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, or Excel) and document control platforms.
• Experience with proprietary industrial systems such as CIPS or equivalent manufacturing execution/equipping frameworks.
• A background that combines technical engineering understanding with strong financial/administrative discipline.

6‑month contract based in Broughton.

Broughton, Flintshire, UK.