Project Manager

Project Manager

We are a family-owned company with a worldwide reputation in the field of bulk materials technology, headquartered in Regensdorf, Switzerland, with subsidiaries in Germany, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Singapore, China, Brazil and the USA.

We manufacture machines and systems for process engineering, in particular pneumatic conveying, dosing and mixing systems. Our customers include well-known companies in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Location

Victoria House, Cavendish Street, Ashton-under-Lyne. OL6 7DJ.

 

Key Working Relationships

  • Engineering Design, Mechanical & Electrical.
  • Suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Customers and their technical representatives.
  • Production management team.
  • Sales team.
  • Accounts team.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To work withing the Engineering team to deliver turnkey powder handling and processing solutions.

Work closely with the client, suppliers, and the Engineering & Production teams to deliver a solution incorporating the optimum materials handling equipment and systems (standard and bespoke) in a cost effective and timely manner and in accordance with company objectives.

 

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

  • Work with the client to design and deliver powder handling systems.
  • Oversee the development of engineering 3D models and drawings for a range of system requirements such as plant layout, general arrangement, and detail drawings.
  • Develop and maintain accurate project schedules in Microsoft Project.
  • Track project costs to budget and achieve budget project gross margin.
  • Co-ordinate with other members of the design team to work effectively on a shared project.
  • Tender and procure system components and fabrications.
  • Manage client expectations and overall project satisfaction.
  • Attend site and remote meetings with clients, suppliers, and installation providers.
  • Arrange and oversee site installation (mechanical and controls/electrical) and commissioning.
  • Develop RAMs as required.
  • Manage variations, design changes and workload.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
  • Report any design issues and significant challenges to the Head of Engineering.
  • Escalation of concerns to management especially in areas impacting risk.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive 3D models and 2D drawings.
  • Support the continuing development of skills and knowledge within the engineering team.
  • Contract management - optimise the commercial outcome of projects by ensuring you and the project team are controlling project costs and are picking up on and charging for variations to contract where appropriate and justified. 
  • Support the Sales Managers by suggesting / preparing design concepts and process flow diagrams when required.
  • Attend and contribute to design review / project review meetings.
  • Undertake site visits, surveys, FATs, SATs and audits as required.
  • Liaise with customers dealing with their questions and issues. Ensure customer approves equipment scope and designs /drawings is obtained prior to manufacture.
  • Ensure information is fully and timely exchanged between internal departments/functional teams.
  • Support and maintain the company ISO 9001 Quality Management system, including implementing/processing internal audits, NCRs, OFIs and Customer Complaints.
  • Undertake appropriate ‘Ad Hoc’ internal projects as may be occasionally assigned to you.
  • As a key employee of the Company participate in its general wellbeing and overall development.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Graduate level mechanical engineer (or similar) with a credible technical engineering background in materials handling / conveying equipment, and systems. 
  • 3 – 5 years project management experience in similar or related industries, utilising similar technologies, and project scope.
  • CAD skills including 3D modelling and 2D drawings.
  • Experience of process / systems within the food industry.
  • Familiar with manufacturing environments and regulations including the Machinery Directive, ISO9001, ATEX and British Standards for equipment design.
  • Flexibility and willingness to contribute as needed to project and company success.
  • Proven project leadership. A good open communicator.
     

If you are interested in this position...

...we look forward to receiving your application.

hr.ukgerickegroup.com 

 

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Leading Edge Powder Processing Technology