Project Manager Automotive (engineering)

Project Lead / Manager – Engineering

Keighley | Competitive basic salary + profit share

Are you a project professional who brings structure, clear planning and momentum to complex projects?

We're looking for a hands-on Project Lead / Manager to coordinate engineering projects from concept through to production in a regulated environment.

This role centres on the fundamentals of good project management: defining scope, building realistic plans, coordinating resources, managing risks and keeping delivery on track. You'll work closely with technical teams, customers and suppliers, while supporting a team of three Project Engineers.

You don't need to be an engineer. You do need experience managing projects in an engineering, manufacturing or similarly regulated environment.

What you'll be doing

• Developing and maintaining project plans, milestones and delivery schedules

• Agreeing scope, responsibilities, priorities and deliverables

• Coordinating resources and managing dependencies across teams

• Tracking progress against timing, cost and quality requirements

• Identifying risks and issues early, agreeing actions and escalating when needed

• Managing changes to scope and assessing their impact on delivery

• Keeping project documentation, action logs and status reporting clear and up to date

• Ensuring required reviews, approvals and project gateways are completed

• Building effective relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Coaching and supporting three Project Engineers to deliver consistently

What you'll bring

• Project management experience within engineering, manufacturing or a regulated environment

• Strong planning, organisation and follow-through

• Experience managing schedules, risks, budgets and change

• Confidence coordinating technical specialists and holding people accountable for agreed actions

• Clear communication and effective stakeholder management

• A practical, collaborative approach to solving problems and keeping projects moving

Desirable experience

• Automotive, aerospace or other regulated manufacturing experience

• Familiarity with structured project delivery frameworks, such as APQP

• Experience working with Tier 1 suppliers or OEM customers

• Experience leading or mentoring a small team

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methods

Location and benefits

Based in Keighley, within reach of Bradford, Leeds, Skipton, Halifax, Burnley, Bury and Colne.

We offer a competitive basic salary, profit share, pension and on-site parking.

If you enjoy turning requirements into clear plans and working with people to deliver them, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

No agencies, please.