Junior Project Manager
About the role
Sonovision’s engineering teams work with global OEMs to provide industry-leading design and manufacturing solutions. Our expanding service portfolio now includes site-specific tooling programmes that span the entire lifecycle from requirements analysis to serial manufacture.
The role:
The Junior Project Manager will lead/assist (depending on project complexity) in the planning, coordination, and delivery of special tooling projects. This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn from senior leadership, gain exposure to complex aerospace and mechanical engineering projects, and develop core project management skills. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Head of Project Delivery.
Project Management/Support
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of project documentation including schedules, reports, and WBS/SOPs.
Coordinate with design, manufacturing, and procurement teams to ensure timely project milestones are met.
Help monitor project budgets and support reporting activities.
Participate in risk identification and mitigation planning.
Support the coordination of RFQs and tender responses.
Have the opportunity to lead lower complexity projects and gain valuable experience
Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to collect information and coordinate actions.
Attend customer site visits with senior staff to observe and assist with onsite engagement activities.
Serve as a secondary point of contact for internal stakeholders and selected clients.
Have the opportunity to work independently on lower complexity projects
Performance & Quality
Assist in tracking team performance and reporting metrics to leadership.
Participate in quality assurance and validation tasks as directed.
Support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives in tooling design and manufacturing.
HSE & Compliance
Support HSE documentation preparation and compliance with onsite safety procedures.
Assist with the delivery of internal HSE briefings and maintain relevant logs.
To be considered for this opportunity
Essential
Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering with some exposure to project management, preferably in Aerospace, Automotive, Rail or Naval industries
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Previous exposure/experience with FEA, 2D CAD, 3D CAD and MS Office
Desirable
Previous exposure and knowledge of Quality Systems (ISO9001, EN9100 or IATF16949)
Project management and business development experience but with good technical prowess
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