At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects from concept to launch, driving innovation in engineered access solutions.
- Company: Join Southco, a global leader with over 70 years of engineering excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, private health insurance, and a great work/life balance.
- Other info: Be part of a success story with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic role that connects you globally.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or relevant field, project management skills, and bilingual in English plus another EU language.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Why Southco?
With over 70 years of engineering excellence and more than 3000 employees in 20 countries, Southco is a global leader for the manufacturing of engineered access solutions, products that you and thousands of others interact with every day.
Our products form what we call "touch points", such as locks, latches, fasteners, hinges, handles and many other products that serve virtually hundreds of industries worldwide.
Project Lead The Project Lead role sits within the EU Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Project Management team based in Worcester, UK.
The role ensures excellent project management in the development and launch of new Southco products, helping to drive new sales and growth for the EU region.
The Project Lead will manage SBU and New Project Development (NPD) project teams through all stages of the new product introduction cycle, including design, prototyping, tooling, testing, through to customer approval, internal production sign-off, and launch of Southco standard and/or custom products.
The role involves close networking and co-ordination across multiple Southco functions, in particular with Sales, SBU Engineering, and NPD teams within Southco facilities both local and global, plus customers and external suppliers.
Throughout the development process the Project Lead will manage and support the project team to ensure that the project budget, timelines and product specifications are met.
Requirements Engineering or relevant discipline degree Fluent in English and 1 other EU language (German or Italian preferred) Project management skills / coordination PM Qualification such as Prince2 – preferred Manufacturing industry experience and good manufacturing process knowledge, e. g. injection moulding, die casting, metal forming, assembly, etc – preferred Experience of electromechanical products and mechanisms, eg, including Motors, PCB, Firmware – preferred Good financial and cost breakdown knowledge - preferred So why join us?
Southco employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance, globally competitive compensation, and global and local connections with colleagues from around world who share the same vision and passion.
Being part of the Southco family means being part of a success story that spans for almost a century and is still being written by people just like you today.
Benefits: Annual Bonus Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Life insurance
Project Lead employer: Southco, Inc.
Southco, Inc. is an exceptional employer located in Worcester, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and quality are at the forefront. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive compensation packages including benefits like a company car and pension matching, and a focus on maintaining a healthy work/life balance, Southco fosters a culture that empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally.
