Project Engineering Manager

The Company:
Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is an innovative, world class supplier of high quality, technically complex automotive components. Based in Carrickfergus, Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is a proud member of the Ryobi Group. With the help of our Japanese parent company we can bring the latest technological advances to our European Customers.

Ryobi’s vision is to maintain a sustainable business by achieving the best results for our customers, maximising the potential of every employee through mutual respect, trust and teamwork. Our mission is to be the Number 1 Die Casting Company in Europe, to build upon our current customer base and increase market share, and to satisfy customer and shareholder requirements.

The Role:

Responsibility for the day to day and strategic management of the Project Department.

Champion company NPI introduction from concept thought to start of production. Ensuring on time , on Budget and to the required Quality and capacity. 

Support Engineering, process and machinery/tooling improvement activities, cost reductions, productivity improvements, and part quality improvements. 

Create, manage and maintain the company Capital expenditure planning, including COR approval and purchase orders. 

Ensure both project and department budgets are achieved and reported to the business.

​​​​​​Supporting the Business Development group with technical resources and planning to secure new business via RFQ process and customer meetings.

Essential Criteria:

• Third level qualification in an engineering/ technical discipline 
• Previous project management experience, ideally within a manufacturing engineering environment
• Previous experience in a management role, ideally within a manufacturing engineering environment
• IT literate, proficient in MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills 
• Communication skills, oral and written 
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Presentation and negotiation skills 
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment 
• Ability to see activities through to completion 
• Problem solving skills 
• Presentation skills 
• Ability to promote and drive continuous improvement 

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the role. 

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Car Allowance 
• Generous employer pension contributions, starting at 7% Employer and rising to 14% Employer
• A health cash plan
• Discount scheme
• Life assurance
• Service-related holidays & Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Free car parking
• Learning and Development opportunities and support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Service awards