Job Description

Due to continued business growth and our commitment to excellence, we are expanding our team and recruiting for several key roles. This is an exciting time to join us as we strengthen our team to support increased demand, enhance our capabilities, and maintain our high standards.

If you're passionate about engineering and looking to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you -- particularly if you're interested in our current opportunity for a

New Product Introduction Manager

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Who we are

At Express Engineering, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional results for our clients. As a dynamic and growing company, we value teamwork, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. We are an Oil & Gas equipment manufacturer based in the North-East of England, with over 50 years of experience in manufacturing critical subsea components and systems.

We are part of the Express Engineering Group who employ more than 300 employees across the two companies, Express Engineering (Gateshead) and Express Engineering (Fabrications) (trading as QA Weld Tech).

The main duties of the New Product Introduction Manager role will include:

Leading and coordination of new product launch processes and project activities and ensuring planned activities are executed at the right time, achieving quality, performance and cost objectives. Development of Launch Plans and maintaining phase and concurrent activities, documenting and reporting product launch plan actions and status. Providing leadership for highly complex manufacturing projects and new product introductions. Providing full project management, internal direction, guidance and expertise to project team members. Being the recognised customer facing project lead, liaising with the customer's senior strategic sourcing team as well as individual buyers. Assessment and recommendations for the manufacturing capacity and capability required to meet projected demand. Planning, procuring and establishing the necessary facilities and/ or resources required to consistently deliver product from the launch date. Assessing the supply chain capacity and capability required to meet overall project schedule, in adherence to business and customer requirements. Scheduling and facilitating project meetings, tracking the project schedule to ensure adherence to timelines and creating visibility of project delays and associated recovery actions. Visualising and communicating the scope of the project with regular presentations of project status to the senior leadership team. Involvement and support of tendering and commercial activity for new product at pre-award stage.
As with all positions, due to the nature and varying demands of our business, the responsibilities and tasks are not limited to this overview and may change to meet future demands. Occasional travel may be required.

To be successful in this New Product Introduction Manager role at Express Engineering, you will:

Have significant experience in manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments. Have demonstrable experience in a project or program management role, preferably leading cross-functional teams. Have a proven track record of successfully delivering New Product Introductions from concept through to volume production. Be experienced in working closely with design engineering, quality, procurement, and operations. Preferably be from a precision CNC and welding background, with the ability to read engineering drawings.

What We Offer

A collaborative and supportive work environment Opportunities for development and personal growth Opportunities to work on exciting and challenging projects Enhanced employer pension contributions Generous contractual sick pay scheme Employee Assistance Programme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday Buy and Sell scheme Free tea and coffee Free on-site parking

Join Our Team

Express Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome all applications however; you must be eligible to work in the UK.

This is a full-time, permanent role, based on-site Monday to Friday. We are happy to discuss flexible working options around working hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 55,000.00-59,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person