At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative vehicle design projects from concept to delivery in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a world-class vehicle manufacturer with a rich automotive heritage.
- Benefits: Competitive rates, 12-month contract, and the chance to influence cutting-edge designs.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for creativity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of vehicles while working in a state-of-the-art design centre.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification or relevant experience, plus project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 45585 - 55715 £ per year.
We are currently working with a world class specialist vehicle manufacturer who are developing a full range of New Vehicles in the recruitment of a Design Project Manager to work at their state-of-the-art Design Centre in the Midlands. The main responsibilities of this role will be to lead the delivery of all project deliverables, timing plans, gateways and design requirements with New Vehicle Innovation from concept stage.
What's in it for you?
- An opportunity to work on the development of a full range of New Vehicles Programmes, from initial concept stage within a highly innovative Design Team, being able to influence design changes and requirements at the frontend on innovation and creativity.
- A competitive rate, working within the R&D departments of a niche vehicle manufacturer with a heritage in automotive road cars and a 12 month rolling contract.
As Design Project Manager you will be required to:
- Lead all project management activities at the UK Studio, supporting the development of all UK design budget requirements in line with PV, CV and Advanced Design work load plans.
- Manage design meeting cadence to ensure the Design project team are aware of project timing and deliverables.
- Encourage team spirit amongst programme contributors, detailing all resource, materials, and outsource spend requirements.
- Support Design budget and invoicing status to Senior Design Management and Design Global Balance Score Card initiatives.
- Project manage all design deliverables in accordance with NPI product development system.
- Co-ordinate and report out all gateway related Design deliverables, APEX Project Status Metrics and Milestone Success criteria document.
- Generate and communicate Timing Plans, Design proposals, Project Spend and Programme Health reports to UK Design Management Team.
- Support DMO Management to develop and document all RFQs outlining all project related physical property specification.
- Nominated UK Design PMO Studio SPOC for TML Engineering, Marketing, PPG and VLT Team.
As Design Project Manager you will have:
- A relevant engineering qualification or experience in a similar role.
- Good understanding of the automotive Creative Design process.
- Project management experience in an Advance Design or Production Design Studio delivery.
- Ability to co-ordinate and lead multiple cross-functional engineering teams and creative designers to resolve issues.
- To manage the individual project Design issues registers, ensuring that all issues are effectively communicated to their owners and tracked through to resolution.
- Ability to create and manage key strategic partners to support project and programme delivery, create and document Design Project Management procedures and processes.
Design Project Manager in Coventry employer: Jonathan Lee
Mazak is an excellent employer that values its employees by offering a supportive work culture and numerous benefits, including 25 days of holiday, life insurance, and an Aviva pension. Located in Worcester, this fast-paced factory role not only provides opportunities for personal growth and skill development but also fosters a collaborative environment where self-motivated individuals can thrive.
