Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead New Product Introduction projects from concept through mass manufacturing. You will be responsible for ensuring customer-committed timelines are met, risks are effectively managed, and delivering high-quality outcomes while building robust project management structures for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, cost, and quality requirements
• Drive seamless transition from development to mass manufacturing in accordance with customer specifications
• Serve as the key interface with customers on product requirements, schedules, quality, and manufacturing approvals
• Collaborate closely with engineering and tooling teams on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and technical feasibility
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, including technical, commercial, and schedule-related risks
• Establish, govern, and continuously improve project management policies, frameworks, and reporting structures
• Provide clear and timely project and portfolio updates to senior management
• Plan and manage project resources, budgets, and timelines
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or equivalent
• Proven experience managing NPI projects in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on knowledge of plastic injection moulding, injection tool fabrication, or mechanical product design is strongly preferred
• Strong leadership experience with people management responsibilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Business-oriented, cost-conscious, and highly detail-focused
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Highly organised with a proactive, can-do attitude and continuous improvement mindset
• Opportunity to shape project management structures and best practices. Collaborative, technically strong environment