Project Lead

Project lead/ manager – Engineering | Automotive | Hands-on Leadership

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

We're looking for a hands-on Project lead /co-ordinator to lead the successful delivery of engineering projects while managing a close-knit team 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

Please note you do not have to be an engineer – but a project specialist within this industry.

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.

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