Project Manager / Component Design
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
Apply for this job:
Click here to apply for this job.
Call ‘Martin Willemsen’ on: 01782 712230
Email hereJob ref: 95708