Project Manager in Kent, Rainham

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our Global Product Development team, leading the successful integration and launch of new products within our Rainham manufacturing facility. This is a critical hands-on role, you will be acting as the bridge between Industrial Design and Manufacturing, ensuring new products move seamlessly from concept through to full-scale production. You’ll lead end-to-end project delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring products are launched on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

If you enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and project delivery — and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment — this role offers real impact and visibility.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• You’ll lead the coordination and delivery of new product introduction (NPI), ensuring alignment across design, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Project Delivery & New Product Introduction
  • Leading and managing multiple new product projects across the full lifecycle.
  • Planning, directing, and coordinating activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Providing project management and manufacturing input throughout all stages of product development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Integration
  • Acting as the key liaison between Manufacturing and Product Development teams.
  • Leading cross-functional activities including Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, and Operations.
  • Supporting plant operations to ensure successful product integration and launch.
• Manufacturing, Engineering & Cost Analysis
  • Applying manufacturing and statistical methods to assess requirements, capability, and cost.
  • Analysing production times, staffing requirements, and manufacturing capabilities to support decision-making.
  • Working with suppliers and vendors to define product specifications and ensure quality standards are met.
• Continuous Improvement & Engineering Excellence
  • Leading DFM, DFA, and related engineering activities with plant personnel.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve product design, reduce waste, and optimise workflows.
  • Driving quality improvements and cost reduction initiatives across existing products.

For This Role We Would Need You To Demonstrate

• You’ll be technically strong, commercially aware, and confident managing complex, cross-functional projects in a manufacturing environment.
• You’ll bring:
  • A degree in Engineering or Business (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
  • Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment with strong production exposure.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as assembly, casting, injection moulding, machining, or finishing.
  • Experience in product development, programme, or project management within a cross-functional setting.
  • Working knowledge of BOMs, engineering drawings, and production routings.
  • Familiarity with engineering methodologies such as DFM, DFA, DOE, and PFMEA.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience using tools such as Microsoft Office and ERP systems (EFACS advantageous).
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing and change management principles (advantageous).
  • Flexibility to travel occasionally to support project needs across locations.

What Your Colleagues Say About You

• Technically credible and manufacturing-focused.
• Strong project leader with a structured approach.
• Confident working across functions and influencing stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and resilient under pressure.
• Collaborative and committed to delivering results.

Core Competencies

• Cultivates Innovation – Curious, practical, and focused on continuous improvement.
• Active Learner – Builds engineering and manufacturing capability.
• Collaborates – Works effectively across design, engineering, and operations.
• Plans and Aligns – Drives delivery through structured planning and execution.

Our Purpose, Values & Behaviours

We empower people to Make a Difference:

• Think Big, Learn Fast.
• Work It Together.
• Make The Hard Call.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a key role in bringing new products to life, working at the core of product development and manufacturing integration. This role offers strong visibility, cross-functional exposure, and the opportunity to shape how products are successfully launched within a global organisation.

Our Hiring Process

• Initial discussion with our Resourcing Team.
• Interview process (1–2 stages depending on role).
• Successful candidates notified and start dates confirmed.

If you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Note for Recruitment Agencies

We manage our vacancies internally, preferring direct hires and referrals. When required, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.

Who we are

Fortune Brands Innovations are a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of leading luxury British brands, Shaws, Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada. We market these together under the House of Rohl name.

In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology. Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftsmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products. With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 650 people, dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.