Project Manager in Blackwood

Company Description: Senior is an international manufacturing group with 26 operations in 12 countries. We design and manufacture high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors. Our purpose is "We help engineer the transition to a sustainable world for the benefit of all our stakeholders."

About Senior Flexonics Innovation Centre: Senior Flexonics Innovation Centre offers expert product design, development, testing and manufacturing capabilities and is the Primary European Design and Development centre for thermal management, fluid conveyance and flexible connectors. We focus on serving our customers with the latest technologies and provide unique & diverse Engineering solutions.

Job Description: Purpose of Role - Provision of day-to-day customer interface for project management, technical and project related commercial matters. Interfacing with external and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

• Manage projects from enquiry stage through to production, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Manage APQP (and any customer equivalent) system and team for the duration of the project ensuring customer targets are met.
• Managing and controlling expenditure.
• Organising constructive & timely meetings and reviews.
• Oversee the Design and Validation Plan for New Projects.
• Support the preparation of the commercial and technical response to customer RFQ including population of CER.
• Develop cost reduction programmes in line with customer expectation.
• Be the point of contact with customer interfacing with engineering, purchasing, quality and logistics functions.
• Build and develop a network of contacts within existing customer base.
• Identify new business opportunities for Senior and continually promote the Senior product offering.
• Co-ordinate prototype / pre-production procurement and build.
• Maximise profitability of new and existing projects.
• Help guide product development by communicating future customer demands and expectations.
• Provide support to the Buyer to develop existing and new suppliers ensuring APQP / programme requirements are met.
• Complete any administration tasks as reasonably required of the role.
• Support marketing efforts such as trade shows, exhibits, and other events.

Qualifications: The ability to speak technical German would be preferable but not essential. Preferably the successful candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering (BEng) or related degree. Seeking 3 years Project Management experience in a relevant field (preferably automotive / land vehicle). Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety based upon safe working practices and support environmental initiatives. Communicate and support the embedding of customer service imperatives across other functions of the Flexonics business. Collaborate with other Senior Plc businesses to ensure wider revenue generation opportunities are realised. Ensure that all work activities and records comply with Company Policies, Procedures and Codes of Practice. Excellent Project Management skills. Strong soft skills and an understanding of people behaviour and the self-awareness to react appropriately. Be politically astute. Demonstrate superior presentation and communication skills. Ability to communicate information, whether technical or non-technical to internal stakeholders and customers, in a clear and concise manner. Highly professional and capable of being a strong ambassador for the company. Motivated and a self-starter & able to work on own initiative. Willing and able to travel globally.

Location: The appointee will be based in a brand new facility in Blackwood, South Wales.

Remuneration: Competitive Salary + Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Excellent Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, Death in Service Life Protection Benefit, Working from Home Policy, Flexible Working Policy, Employee Events, Recognition Awards, Training and Development, Share Save Schemes, Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme / Financial Support, Access to pool cars for travel, Company laptop / phone, Free Parking.

Our Values: We firmly believe that successful businesses are value driven. Our values support the vision and shape our culture and are the essence of our company identity, our principles and beliefs. Core values not only look after what our people do and deliver, but how they go about delivering. Our shared values provide a framework for how we work together: Safety, Accountability, Respect & Trust, Integrity, Excellence, Customer Focus.

Senior Flexonics is an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.