Assembly Transfer Project Manager

Project overview

We are seeking an experienced manufacturing assembly Project Manager to lead the insourcing of a specialist assembly operation for low-volume technical equipment.

Production currently sits with an overseas third-party manufacturer, which will support the move. You will plan and run the transfer into the client's own UK site, and bring the in-house team with you, as this is new territory for them. This is not a like-for-like move. The transfer of assembly is between companies and global geographies.

Scope includes:

You will work for a UK Operations Director with a team comprising of an an in-house production engineer and a growing engineering team. The focus is the product, not building a factory. This is hands-on delivery, not advisory.

The work may not require full time work throughout the whole engagement so if you can offer part time flexibility at various points that is advantageous.

• Reworking a supply base of around 50 suppliers, shifting towards UK and European sources at lower cost
• Make vs buy decisions to suit a smaller site
• Taking units through testing, calibration and sign-off before release
• Redesigning the assembly approach for cost optimisation is required also

Requirements

Highly desirable:

Outside IR35 role. Possibility of moving to part-time later in the contract.

Please do not apply if:

• Proven experience leading the transfer of a manufacturing or assembly operation between companies and between locations (eg outsourced manufacture brought in house, or a product moved to or from a contract manufacturer)
• Background in complex, low-volume engineered equipment such as electro-mechanical systems or instruments
• Understanding of a highly regulated environement for compliance and safety sign off.
• Hands-on ownership of the plan, suppliers, budget and risks
• Availability for an immediate start and regular on site presence in the Midlands
• Cross-border transfer experience
• Supplier re-sourcing and qualification across a large supply base
• Testing, calibration and regulatory sign-off of equipment
• Background in defence, aerospace, scientific or laboratory instruments, medical devices or specialist test equipment
• You have advised on or supported a transfer but not led one
• Your background is high-volume production lines, lean or continuous improvement
• You are a factory or facility build specialist without product assembly transfer experience
• You are a food, FMCG or construction project manager
• You are a production manager, design engineer or R&D PM who has not owned a transfer cross borders and between companies.

Project details

• Start: Immediately
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Midlands, UK, GB