Project Manager, Systems Engineer, Operations Management

Hutchinson Stop-choc is a leading manufacturer of anti-vibration and shock isolation mountings, avionics racking, illuminated control panels & display systems for aerospace, defence and industrial markets, both in UK and across the globe.

With a mechanical engineering background, as Project Manager, you will help grow the reputation and strength of Stop-choc by supporting design and manufacturing initiatives for new and existing Control & Display System solutions and on occasion for Avionics Racking and Structure projects.

You will report to the Engineering Manager on a day-to-day basis.

You will play a leading role in managing and coordinating multiple projects at any one time.

You will work closely with the Electronics and Mechanical Engineers by planning, executing and managing projects in a timely fashion including managing milestones (for invoicing), budget and keeping the schedule (project plan) up to date. The Project Manager’s role will be very much a “hands on” role with frequent communication with engineers, customers, suppliers, supply chain, in-house production, quality and sales teams.

• Work in a team on multiple projects at any one time.
• Utilise project management skills to prepare, plan and track projects, when required.
• Use Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel, to create a detail project plan based on customer requirements and in-line with contract regulations where applicable.
• Track project hours: planned v spent
• Review and understand customer requirement specifications.
• Be aware of any contractual requirements.
• Reporting on a regular basis project progress, using KPI’s.
• Helping coordinate the project team, identifying priorities where necessary.
• Able to communicate effectively to all key internal and external stake holders.
• Able to elevate topics through the right channels when necessary.
• Able to negotiate with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, record and monitor ongoing project risk, and conduct risk management strategies where appropriate.
• Have a good understanding of international electrical and electronic design and testing specifications, including military standards and related specifications.
• Have an awareness of MTBF calculations and reliability prediction calculations.
• Have a good understanding of component obsolescence.
• Prepare and submit technical reports, DRL’s and other deliverable contractual documentation.
• Have a high level of organisational skills, including electronic filing and management of project related documentation.
• Prepare documentation for qualification testing in line with customer requirements, including resource planning to support a testing programme.

• Prince 2 (preferably)
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Practical – i.e. able to gather test equipment and cables, prior to testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, specifically with clients, subcontractors & suppliers.
• Exceptional organisation skills and time management.
• Experience to read and understand 2D drawings, requirement specifications etc.
• Have a good understanding of electro-mechanical systems.
• Aerospace and defence background desirable.

Pre-employment you will be required to undertake a basic security check known as Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as a minimum. SC may be required, depending on the project.

At Hutchinson Stop-choc, we work to a culture of diversity, inclusion together with mutual respect and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We are looking for people to share in our company values and work towards our commitment to customer satisfaction and sustainable practices.

Applicants must be eligible to live / work in the EU.

Hutchinson Stop-choc Ltd
Unit 21 Suttons Business Park
Suttons Park Avenue
Reading
RG6 1AZ
, UK