At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects from concept to launch in a global engineering company.
- Company: Join Southco, a leader in engineered access solutions with 70 years of excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, health insurance, and a great work/life balance.
- Other info: Collaborate with global teams and grow your career in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact on innovative products that touch lives worldwide.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or relevant field; project management skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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. 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.
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
Southco employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance, globally competitive compensation, and global and local connections with colleagues from around the 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
Lead / Head of Project Management (Permanent) in Worcester 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.
