Project Engineering Manager

Company: RYOBI
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Location: Carrickfergus
Job Description:

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.

Ryobis 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

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Posted: October 12th, 2026