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Development Project Manager
South Wales
Salary: GBP42000 to GBP48000
A well-established and successful manufacturer, this company is recognised as the market-leading brand within the industry and has a reputation for quality and innovation that is supported by its excellent technical team. They are currently looking to strengthen the technical team with the appointment of a Development Project Manager, the ideal candidate would come from a manufacturing background.
Role And Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple Research and Development projects, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, budgets, and objectives.
- Produce and maintain detailed technical files, drawings, and test evidence to support product certification, manufacturing, and client requirements.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Sales teams to ensure smooth transfer of new designs into full production and commercial rollout.
- Identify opportunities for design simplification, material optimisation, and manufacturing efficiency to enhance product performance and reduce cost.
- Collaborate with component suppliers, fabricators, and testing partners to develop and validate new assemblies or hardware solutions.
- Monitor project risks, document design changes, and ensure robust review and approval processes are followed throughout development.
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Knowledge, Skills And Experience
- Possess a formal Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, PMP).
- Proven experience managing product development or research and development projects within a manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally building products or architectural hardware.
- Sound understanding of metal fabrication, architectural detailing, and performance testing principles.
- Strong CAD literacy and ability to interpret detailed technical drawings.
- Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
- Proven people management experience and managing teams.
Benefits Package
- A starting salary between GBP42000 to GBP48000.
- Opportunities for technical advancement.
- Health and Wellbeing Program.
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Hunter Selection is a nationwide provider of recruitment services in ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, SERVICE and TECHNOLOGY. Find out more about us and search all our current vacancies at hunterselection
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