Project Manager

Job description

Project Manager – Engineering | Automotive | Hands-on Leadership

Are you a Project Manager who enjoys being at the heart of engineering projects—not just reporting on them?

We're looking for a hands-on Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of engineering projects while managing a close-knit team of three Project Engineers.

This is a role for someone who thrives on balancing technical project delivery with people leadership. You'll be working closely with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver projects from concept through to production, ensuring quality, timing and customer expectations are met.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading engineering projects from concept to launch

• Managing APQP-driven project delivery

• Coaching and developing a team of three Project Engineers

• Building strong customer and stakeholder relationships

• Managing project timing, risk, cost and delivery

• Driving continuous improvement across project delivery

We're looking for someone with:

• Automotive or manufacturing project management experience
• Strong APQP and product launch knowledge
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, collaborative and delivery-focused approach

Desirable background:

• Aerospace, automotive or AS9100 experience

• Tier 1 or OEM customer experience

• Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement knowledge

Location: Keighley, near Bradford, Leeds, Skipton, Halifax, Burnley, Bury, Colne

We offer a competitive Basic + profit share, pension on site parking etc,

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact—leading projects, developing people and helping shape the future of engineering—we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK

No agencies please

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Keighley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English