Project Manager
Forge Talent Group · Warrington, England ·
We are looking to recruit an experienced manufacturing Project Manager to join our client's team on a permanent basis. The Project Manager is responsible for the controlled execution of medical device tooling and NPI programmes from customer handover through tooling development, process development, validation, and release to serial production.
The role ensures projects are delivered on time, to cost, and to defined quality and regulatory requirements in compliance with ISO 13485. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Project Planning & Execution Manage assigned projects from handover through serial production release Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, and timelines Ensure adherence to approved NPI phase-gate processes Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate tooling, process development, metrology, quality, operations, and supply chain Facilitate project meetings and technical reviews Risk Management & Control Maintain project risk registers Identify, assess, and escalate technical, quality, and schedule risks Tooling & Process Development Oversight Coordinate tooling design reviews, manufacture, trials, and steel tuning Support process development and optimisation activities Validation & Production Release Support Coordinate IQ/OQ/PQ or PPQ activities Support FAI and capability studies Ensure validation approvals prior to production release Change Control & Configuration Management Ensure all project changes are formally assessed and approved Maintain configuration control of drawings and specifications Customer Communication & Reporting Act as primary customer contact for assigned programmes Provide regular project updates and milestone reporting Documentation & Record Control Maintain complete and accurate project documentation Ensure objective evidence is available for audits Issue Resolution & Escalation Drive issue resolution and escalate when required Audit & Compliance Support Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits COMPETENCE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
Medical device project management experience ISO 13485 knowledge Injection moulding or tooling exposure Strong planning and communication skills
Desirable
Engineering or manufacturing qualification...
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