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Labman Automation Experienced Engineering Project Manager in Stokesley, United Kingdom
Position: Experienced Engineering Project Manager Salary: £45,000 - £60,000
Company Overview
Labman Automation is an award-winning company in North Yorkshire that designs and manufactures bespoke robotic automation systems for a wide range of laboratory, medical and industrial industries across the world.
We're a company that prides itself on building strong relationships with our customers and meeting their technological challenges. Our purpose is to enable a world where science is not limited by technology. Our philosophy of engineering excellence is achieved through self-discipline with supportive leadership, sustainable partnerships, and openness. Our company structure encourages involvement and accountability from everyone. This is driven forward with kindness, humour & enthusiasm. This is driven by our core values & behaviours which underpin everything we do:
• In it together - Being a team; a community of mutual support
• Excellence – Working & delivering at the very highest quality
• Humility – Respecting yourself and others
• Sustainability – Recognition that we have an impact on our planet, our company and our community
• Fun – Enjoyment in your work
Job Opportunity
Due to continued growth, Labman is looking to hire an experienced, enthusiastic, professional, hands-on Engineering Project Manager to deliver turnkey projects of up to £3m to our clients worldwide. They will successfully manage teams of like-minded engineers to ensure projects are delivered to an exceptional standard, on budget and on time. The projects are varied and at times challenging, but you will have the support and input from an experienced Labman team.
They will also facilitate and mentor the internal development of Labman employees in alignment with sustainability and expected future growth demands.
What the Job Involves
The projects you manage will vary in application and complexity. Depending on the scale of the jobs undertaken there will be times when you are managing multiple projects and teams. Your involvement will span the full project lifecycle from initial conception to successful delivery and continued support.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Working closely with customers to understand initial requirements and develop initial proposals and costings
Maintain a strong focus on priorities, holding others to account and swiftly respond to changing requirements
Act as a role model by bringing positivity and a proactive approach to engineering
Actively promote knowledge and resource sharing with peers and others within the business
Organising projects by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing and maintaining project plans, cost estimates, and required resources
Work collaboratively with customers to manage, monitor and deliver against commitments
Develop robust business cases, with fully costed options identifying clear policy/technical advantages and/or returns on investment to assist decision making
The role is based in our North Yorkshire office but will require international travel from time to time
Essential Capabilities
Bachelors or Masters Degree (or equivalent) in engineering discipline (Mechanical, electrical or software)
Minimum of 2 years' experience within project management
Proven history of delivering projects successfully though the full life cycle on time, within budget and scope.
Experience in developing detailed project plans and organising resource availability and allocation
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering & design environment
A passion for understanding and solving complex engineering problems in a team environment
Excellent communication skills
Must be able to inspire and motivate a team and demonstrate strong influencing skills.
Desirable skills / experience
Solidworks or similar CAD package
Working on projects to ISO13485 or ISO9001 standards
Strong understanding on machine safety and compliance standards
Experience delivering automation or robotics projects
Experience managing projects under a GMP framework
Active contribution to community or social activities
What We're Offering
A competitive salary, based on merit and reviewed annually
33 days annual holiday inc. public holidays (raising to 38 over 5 years) with flexibility to carry some over
5% employer pension contribution paid on full salary with no upper cap
Enhanced maternity pay (long term service applicable)
Working in our award-winning, custom-built headquarters located on the outskirts of the Georgian Market town of Stokesley - a stone's throw from the breath-taking East Coast and the North Yorkshire moors
Free use of in-house gym, climbing wall and squash court
Multiple social teams/groups from Photography club to 5 a side. Or the ability to start your own activity
Free access to counsellor and psychotherapist
CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body covered
A culture where you take ownership of your responsibilities and feel part of the company
The ability to forge a long-lasting career at a company that has seen consistent growth year on year. With the chance to grow and flourish in sector that is only expanding
A culture where you take ownership of your responsibilities and feel part of the company