Project Manager ll

Location: Port Talbot, On‑Site, Freudenberg Flow Technologies Ltd.

Company Overview

Freudenberg Flow Technologies is a global provider of critical sealing and connector solutions for the energy market, supporting oil and gas, renewables and alternatives. We focus on highest customer service and innovation, offering a diverse environment for 52,000 employees.

Benefits

• Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company’s help.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Inclusive environment that values diversity.
• Personal Development: Training opportunities to grow your career.
• Safe Environment: Safety is a top priority and we provide a stable workplace.
• Sustainability & Social Commitment: Support of social and sustainable projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical aspects of projects.
• Manage the development and introduction of new projects and engineering changes into the company.
• Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals.
• Project status reporting, budget monitoring and trend tracking.
• Participate in customer/contractor meetings and resolve customer/engineering and management project issues.
• Conduct and provide feedback from feasibility reviews with suppliers and customers to cross‑functional teams.
• Manage and coordinate engineering changes in line with the change process.
• Ensure effective engineering and customer communications.
• Creation and monitoring of project engineering schedules and forecasts.
• Report and present status of specific projects at key milestones and review stages.
• Coordinate and check engineering deliverables.
• Facilitate understanding of customer requirements through effective internal meetings and inter‑departmental communication.
• Contract review.
• Manage project team.
• Risk management, including HSE, schedule, quality and financial.
• Approval of documentation.
• Raise variation orders to cover additional costs and schedule extensions.
• Single point of contact for project customers.

Qualifications

• Desirable: relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND or above) or minimum 5 years project management/support experience.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry specifications and legal regulations.
• Experience of project management within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of problem‑solving techniques and continuous improvement tools.
• Excellent computer skills, with Microsoft Project proficiency desirable.
• Strong organisational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to explain design ideas and plans clearly.
• Confident decision‑making ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work within budgets and to deadlines.
• Ability to review and implement new procedures using correct processes.
• Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project team members.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise.
• Technical/engineering background is an advantage.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Research and Product Management
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.