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Project Manager / Component Design

Executive

Job ID: 6653786

Wrexham, Wales
£40k - 60k per year

Job Type: Full Time

Duties:

Senior Project Manager / Component Design
Location: North Wales
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

We're currently recruiting Exclusively on behalf of a leading, multi-site manufacturer of high-performance plastic and rubber components supplying into the automotive industry. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Component Design / Project Manager to take on a pivotal technical leadership role within a forward-thinking, quality-driven engineering team.

The Role

As Senior Component Design / Project Manager, you will lead complex cross-functional projects from concept through to launch. This position is central to driving innovation, technical problem-solving, and process improvement while supporting the development of the technical team and deputising for the Technical Manager when needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead full lifecycle product development, from concept design to customer delivery
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects in line with engineering and APQP standards
  • Facilitate stakeholder reviews across internal departments and external partners
  • Oversee technical documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards
  • Provide guidance on customer-specific requirements and engineering standards
  • Support team development, process optimisation, and departmental planning
  • Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of junior engineers
  • Lead investigations into product or process issues using structured problem-solving methods (5Why, 8D, etc.)

What We're Looking For

  • A strong background in component design and project management within a rubber or plastic injection moulding environment
  • Experience in automotive or similarly regulated manufacturing sectors
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably CATIA V5)
  • In-depth understanding of injection moulding processes, tooling, and part costing
  • Familiarity with APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, and IATF standards
  • A continuous improvement mindset with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar
  • Confident communicator with leadership and stakeholder engagement experience
  • Strong IT skills and full UK driving licence
  • Bonus: French language skills (CEFRL Grade 2)

What's on Offer

  • Salary of £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
  • A technically engaging role with real influence on team and departmental growth
  • Career development in a supportive and innovative manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to international projects and continuous training opportunities

Ready for your next challenge in automotive manufacturing?
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion

 

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