Job Description

Position:

Engineering Project Manager

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Salary:

45,000 - 60,000

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We do not offer Sponsorship or work visas.

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Company Overview

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Labman Automation is an award-winning company in North Yorkshire that designs and manufactures bespoke robotic automation systems for a wide range of laboratory, medical and industrial industries across the world.


We're a company that prides itself on building strong relationships with our customers and meeting their technological challenges. Our purpose is to enable a world where science is not limited by technology. Our philosophy of engineering excellence is achieved through self-discipline with supportive leadership, sustainable partnerships, and openness. Our company structure encourages involvement and accountability from everyone. This is driven forward with kindness, humour & enthusiasm. This is driven by our core values & behaviours which underpin everything we do:

In it together

- Being a team; a community of mutual support

Excellence

- Working & delivering at the very highest quality

Humility

- Respecting yourself and others

Sustainability

- Recognition that we have an impact on our planet, our company and our community

Fun

- Enjoyment in your work

Job Opportunity

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Due to continued growth, Labman is looking to hire an experienced, enthusiastic, professional, hands-on Engineering Project Manager to deliver turnkey projects of up to 3m to our clients worldwide. They will successfully manage teams of like-minded engineers to ensure projects are delivered to an exceptional standard, on budget and on time. The projects are varied and at times challenging, but you will have the support and input from an experienced Labman team.


They will also facilitate and mentor the internal development of Labman employees in alignment with sustainability and expected future growth demands.

What the Job Involves

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This role is for an experienced Project manager, the projects you manage will vary in application and complexity. Depending on the scale of the jobs undertaken there will be times when you are managing multiple projects and teams. Your involvement will span the full project lifecycle from initial conception to successful delivery and continued support.


Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:


Working closely with customers to understand initial requirements and develop initial proposals and costings

Maintain a strong focus on priorities, holding others to account and swiftly respond to changing requirements

Act as a role model by bringing positivity and a proactive approach to engineering

Actively promote knowledge and resource sharing with peers and others within the business

Organising projects by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing and maintaining project plans, cost estimates, and required resources

Work collaboratively with customers to manage, monitor and deliver against commitments

Develop robust business cases, with fully costed options identifying clear policy/technical advantages and/or returns on investment to assist decision making

The role is based in our North Yorkshire office but will require international travel from time to time

Essential Capabilities

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Bachelors or Masters Degree (or equivalent) in engineering discipline (Mechanical, electrical or software)

Minimum

of 2 years' experience within project management

Proven history of delivering projects successfully though the full life cycle on time, within budget and scope.

Experience in developing detailed project plans and organising resource availability and allocation

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering & design environment

A passion for understanding and solving complex engineering problems in a team environment

Excellent communication skills

Must be able to inspire and motivate a team and demonstrate strong influencing skills.

Desirable skills / experience

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Solidworks or similar CAD package

Working on projects to ISO13485 or ISO9001 standards

Strong understanding on machine safety and compliance standards

Experience delivering automation or robotics projects

Experience managing projects under a GMP framework

Active contribution to community or social activities

Company Benefits:

33 days annual holiday (raising to 38 over 5 years) inc. public holidays. Company profit share scheme 5% employer pension paid on full salary Aviva Health care Travel opportunities in various roles Enhanced maternity Pay (long service applicable) Enhanced Paternity leave Access to counsellor, psychotherapist & physiotherapist CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body covered. * Free inhouse gym, squash, bouldering wall, and countless clubs