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Manufacturing Engineer (Project Management)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Chester Full-time GBP 50,000 – 60,000
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Manufacturing Engineer (Project Management)
£50,000 - £60,000 + Progression + Hybrid+ Flexible Working + Benefits
Chester

Are you an Manufacturing Engineer with experience overseeing project work, constructing manufacturing processes and reviewing technical drawings to build production lines? Are you looking for an off-the-tools role with a focus on project work with a leading aerospace company who offer opportunities to travel Europe, progress technically, work on a variety of high-value projects and work from home 2 days per week?

On offer is the opportunity to work with a leading company who provide solutions for commercial aerospace, defence and military projects. Their main client is one of the leading defence companies in the world and offer a range of lucrative projects to be involved with. They produce full suite mold and tooling processes for the manufacturing market across the UK, Europe and USA.

This varied role will have you planning and scheduling projects, managing stakeholders and resources, identifying and mitigating risks, monitoring budgets and schedules, ensuring quality and compliance, and leading project teams effectively. This role will have you overseeing all aspects of project delivery, from initiation to closure, while maintaining alignment with company objectives and standards.

This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with experience leading projects and building manufacturing lines or similar with a company who will give you the opportunity to be off-the-tools and responsible for a range of lucrative projects on behalf of the defence and aerospace industries.

THE ROLE:

  • Managing and Scheduling Projects

  • Liaising with stakeholders including suppliers and project teams

  • Hybrid Working, 2 days at home

  • Monday - Friday, flexible hours

THE PERSON:
  • Manufacturing Engineer or similar

  • Experience in Project work within Manufacturing environment

  • Commutable to Chester

Reference: 22630D

Key Words: Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Project Coordinator, Automotive, Aerospace, Engineer, Aviation, Defence, Automation, Broughton, Chester, Engineering

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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