Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager - New Product Development (NPD)

Location:

Near Stevenage (5 days onsite)

Commutable from:
Luton, Welwyn Garden City, Hitchin, Letchworth, Hatfield, Hertford, St Albans, Bedford, Cambridge

Salary:
Up to £55,000 + Bonus + Pension

Join a Global Engineering and Manufacturing OEM delivering innovative engineered products.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end new product development projects in a highly visible, delivery-focused role.

This Engineering Project Manager role is based onsite five days a week near Stevenage and requires close collaboration with engineering, operations, and commercial teams.

• Manage end-to-end delivery of new product development (NPD) projects across the full product lifecycle
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, quality, and commercial functions
• Manage project risks, resources, and costs within a structured stage-gate environment
• Track and report project progress, budgets, and performance to senior stakeholders
• Maintain structured project governance, reporting, and delivery frameworks
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery and NPD processes

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline
• Proven experience delivering NPD or product development projects
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and cost control
• Experience with stage-gate, product lifecycle management

• Salary up to £55,000
• Bonus
• Pension
• Early finish on Fridays
• Opportunity to work within a global, innovation‑led OEM environment