Engineering Project Manager

Newton Abbot (Barnes Aerospace) Shaldon Road Newton Abbot, TQ12 4SQ
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About Us MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, a Barnes Aerospace Company, is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd and Defence industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.

The Role The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering projects across the site, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, budget, and schedule. This covers all NPI projects as well as significant CI initiatives. This role is embedded within the Engineering function and reports directly to the Site Engineering Manager. It involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial functions as well as direct contact with customers.

The role supports the broader engineering strategy by providing structured project oversight and driving the successful execution of technical and product development initiatives. The Project Manager ensures that all project activities are conducted in accordance with internal processes, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the NPI process with a view to consistently looking for ways to improve it to enable improved adherence to project metrics.
• Plan, schedule and manage project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Co-ordinate internal and external resources.
• Gather gate evidence and hold gates for projects.
• Update reports (smart sheets, monthly pack).
• Manage risks & issues - escalated as required.
• Keep SMT updated on project tracking (delivery date slips based on MSP).
• Establish and maintain project governance.
• Attend customer calls and issue minutes.
• Hold regular internal progress meetings with all departments and keep minutes/actions documented.

Job Requirements

• HNC minimum in Engineering or related discipline and 5+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large scale projects and delivering on time and budget.
• Experience required in an aerospace corporate or manufacturing environment
• Ability to Understand and manage conflicting priorities in order to maximize profitability of the business; develop and implement coherent plans which address these issues.
• Current knowledge of aero engine industry standards and requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers, team members and stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure and be self-motivating and able to recognise and introduce improvements
• Exhibit confidence in self and others;
  Inspires and motivates others to perform well
• Effectively influences actions of others;
  Accepts feedback from others;
  Gives appropriate recognition to others
• Ability to use technology effectively and efficiently to manage workload.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and ability to create documents, reports and briefing materials in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft project or other relevant project management software
• Must have a valid passport

The duties of the post may change from time to time without altering their general character or the level of responsibility entailed.

The job holder must:

• Be aware of the Company's aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
• Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company's Equality & Inclusivity in Employment Policy.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to cooperate fully with the Company in health and safety matters.
• To comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.

The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.

MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, A Barnes Aerospace Company, is an Equal Opportunity…