Project Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing

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£55,000–£57,000 a year

Bishops Stortford

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This project manager role oversees customer programmes and manufacturing operations within a high-precision aerospace facility. The work involves leading production control teams, managing complex supply chains and ensuring all projects remain compliant with strict quality standards and delivery schedules.

Best for

Experienced project managers from manufacturing or aerospace backgrounds

Non-negotiable

Minimum 5 years' project management experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Worth knowing

Role is strictly office-based with no hybrid working options available.

What you need

Required

  • Project Management

    5+ years

  • Supervisory experience

    3+ years

  • Leadership

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Stakeholder management

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Manufacturing planning

    Clearly required in the listing

  • ERP

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • MRP

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Preferred

  • AS9100 knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

  • PRINCE2

    Clearly required in the listing

  • APM qualification

    Clearly required in the listing

  • PMP certification

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Lean methodology

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Epicor

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Your day-to-day

  • Manage customer programmes

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Build project plans

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Lead production control

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Coordinate internal departments

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage suppliers

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Utilise ERP systems

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support quality audits

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Senior level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

5+ years

of relevant experience stated for this role

Clearly stated in the listing

Evidence from the listing

Years required

“…ts and maintain compliance with AS9100 and company procedures.Experience & skills Essential Minimum 5 years' Project/Programme Management experience within a manufacturing environment (aerospace/defen…”

Experience level

“Lead the Production Control team responsible for production planning and scheduling across all manufacturing activities.”

What's on offer

25 days annual leave
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Project Manager - Aerospace Parts Manufacturing An new additional opportunity to take end-to-end ownership of customer programmes and manufacturing projects within a high-precision aerospace environment. You'll be the key link between customers, suppliers and internal departments, coordinating activity to ensure orders are delivered on time, within budget and fully compliant with AS9100, customer requirements and company procedures. You'll oversee planning and delivery across CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, heat treatment, surface treatments, assembly, inspection and subcontract processing, while leading the Production Control team to strengthen planning, scheduling, material availability and capacity management. Key responsibilities Manage multiple customer programmes from order receipt/contract review through to final delivery, in line with the order book. Build and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, risk/mitigation actions and recovery plans to protect OTD/OTIF. Lead the Production Control team responsible for production planning and scheduling across all manufacturing activities. Align schedules to customer requirements and available capacity; review and prioritise work orders to maximise throughput. Monitor daily progress, remove bottlenecks, and lead daily/weekly production review meetings. Coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing and Logistics to ensure resources, tooling, materials and documentation are in place and controlled. Manage suppliers and subcontractors (materials, machining support, heat treatment, plating, painting, NDT and other special processes); expedite critical deliveries and resolve issues impacting schedules. Ensure subcontract activity meets aerospace quality requirements and customer specifications. Use MRP/ERP systems to manage demand, material availability, job progression, capacity considerations and delivery commitments. Lead NPI and build-to-print projects, ensuring specifications, routings, work instructions and configuration control are maintained. Track operational/financial KPIs, report delivery performance, and drive continuous improvement to reduce lead times and improve planning efficiency. Support internal, customer and regulatory audits and maintain compliance with AS9100 and company procedures.Experience & skills Essential Minimum 5 years' Project/Programme Management experience within a manufacturing environment (aerospace/defence/highly regulated preferred). Minimum 3 years' supervisory/line management experience. Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience using ERP/MRP and manufacturing planning/scheduling tools. Demonstrable experience with project management methodologies and tools.Desirable / advantageous Knowledge of AS9100 and regulated quality/audit environments. PRINCE2/APM (or equivalent); PMP, Lean/CI or supply chain qualifications. Epicor/Kinetic exposure. Hours: 08:30-17:00, Monday to Friday (office-based, no hybrid) Contract: Permanent, Holiday: 25 days per annum Applicants must have current UK right to work. HRGO is acting as the recruitment agency and aims to respond to all applications. Starting salary is dependant on experience

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