ATE Project Manager

A specialist engineering organisation is seeking an experiencedProject Manager to support the delivery of complex automated test and engineering system projects across a range of high-tech industries including aerospace, defence, automotive, medical devices and electronics manufacturing.

This role would suit someone with a background in automated test systems, electronics manufacturing test, or broader engineering-led project delivery who is confident managing technical stakeholders and coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

You will take ownership of projects from handover through to delivery, ensuring successful execution across software and hardware production disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent engineering and test system projects
• Act as the main point of contact for customers throughout delivery
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules and reporting
• Coordinate activities across software, hardware, mechanical and production teams
• Track project progress, budgets, risks and resources
• Manage change control and scope alignment with stakeholders
• Support engineering handovers from sales/quotation into delivery
• Facilitate clear communication across internal and external teams
• Lead project reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure delivery aligns with quality, safety and procedural standards

Technical Exposure

• Automated test or validation systems
• Electronics manufacturing test environments (FCT / ICT)
• Test software environments (e.g. Lab-based automation tools)
• PXI or modular instrumentation systems
• Measurement and instrumentation equipment
• Test fixture or tooling development
• Integration of electrical/electronic hardware systems
• Understanding of engineering project lifecycle delivery

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong project management experience in a technical/engineering environment
• Background in electronics, test engineering, or automation sectors
• Excellent communication skills with customer-facing experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Experience creating and maintaining project plans and schedules