Job description
Our client is a multi-billion dollar, global industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of cutting-edge electronics technology for a range of international customers across medical, industrial, communication, defence aerospace and cyber security sectors. They have R&D and Manufacturing centres of excellence around the globe offering significant opportunities for Engineers to develop their technical and leadership skills internationally. They continue significant investment into their UK R&D and manufacturing sites (in Scotland's Central Belt and Borders region) and are now looking to expand their team of Project Managers based in Edinburgh.
The role of R&D Project Manager will be to work in a customer facing role on managing projects from initial concept through to execution. You will also provide technical leadership and direction to cross functional project teams (hardware, software, mechanical etc); direct resource allocation for projects and manage project schedules and budgets; lead team and customer communications and ensure customer satisfaction and to develop long-term customer relationships.
Our client is interested in hearing from candidates who are educated to degree level within either Electronic, Software or Mechanical Engineering and who possess extensive knowledge of electronic product development.
Skills required for the R&D Project Manager job:
> Proven product development experience
> Possesses solid understanding and experience in at least one engineering discipline
> Project or programme leadership and experience working with customers
> Excellent communication skills
> Any experience in the Life Science or Medical sectors would be very beneficial
This R&D Project Manager job is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are keen to progress their careers and to join a globally recognised and respected organisation who believe in developing their employees and who actively promote from within whereever possible.
To apply for the R&D Project Manager job based in Edinburgh, Scotland please email RWilcocks@Redlinegroup.Com or call Ricky Wilcocks on 01582 878810 for further information. We welcome the opportunity to discuss other engineering jobs.