Engineering Project Manager

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

Work Schedule: Manchester, Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote)

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Project Manager to join their innovative team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, playing a crucial role in managing and refining production processes, and ensuring seamless integration with third-party subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Excellence: Collaborate with product managers and subcontract managers to refine production processes, ensuring that customer demands and product requirements are met efficiently.
• Subcontractor Management: Act as the primary point of contact for the subcontractor manufacturer, working to improve processes or identify new partners as needed.
• Team Leadership: Lead a dedicated embedded team, consisting of electronics and embedded software engineers, to ensure product quality and alignment with customer expectations.
• Technical Specifications: Define technical specifications by liaising with product managers, assessing customer feature requests, and determining feasibility, cost, and potential limitations.
• Problem Solving: Identify product limitations, risks, and challenges, communicating effectively with OEMs and partners to ensure seamless product functionality.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the technical accuracy of installations and product performance, ensuring that all aspects of hardware and data integration meet the highest standards.
• Customer Support: Provide second-line support by addressing and resolving complex installation issues, ensuring consistency and accuracy in installation processes.
• Documentation and Training: Assist in creating and updating technical manuals and training materials, ensuring that installation guidelines are clear and up-to-date.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in engineering operations or technical project management.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical information clearly.
• Experience working with embedded systems and electronics.
• Ability to travel and a willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies.

Our Client’s Product:

The product is an innovative hub with a temperature sensor, utilizing Modbus connections to manage heat efficiency through weather forecasts and electricity price data. The system is user-friendly, with an app-based interface for end-users.

Why Join Our Client?

This role offers the opportunity to be involved in the entire lifecycle of product implementation, from conception with product managers to successful and repeatable installations. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Apply now to join our client in transforming innovative ideas into practical solutions. If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, Andrew Knight at KO2 would love to hear from you!