The role
Are you looking for your next challenge, and do you want to really make a difference? We at Lyra Electronics are looking for a Project Engineer with experience of managing projects and overseeing the development of electronic products with embedded software and some amount of mechanical engineering. The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects from conception to completion and will be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Additionally, the candidate will have experience of managing projects which design products and take them to market, as well as ensuring the products meet certification and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills
· Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage project
  plans, timelines, and budgets.
· Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with
  cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
· Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and mitigate project risks.
 Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
· Prince2 Project Management qualification or equivalent is desirable.
· 5+ years of experience managing projects in a technical environment.
· Experience managing projects involving electronic products with embedded software
  and mechanical engineering.
· At least 8 years' experience within an engineering environment.
· You will have good working knowledge of the challenges surrounding electrification of
  transport and industry.
· Experience of delivering projects to both time and budget.

Health & Safety requirements
· Responsible for ensuring projects operate in accordance with site policies and
  procedures in respect of Health and Safety, to ensure the safety of employees and
  visitors.
· Ensuring personal responsibility for following health and safety procedures and
  communicating these procedures to others on the team.

Responsibilities
· Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets including building the    systems to track them.
· Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
· Manage projects across several disciplines taking products from conception            through to production.
· Identify and mitigate project risks.
· Communicate project status to stakeholders.
· Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction    of stakeholders.
· Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
· Collate project documentation and report on progress.
· Ensure that all project deliverables are of high quality.
· Ensure that all project documentation is complete and up to date.
· Co-ordinate project resources schedules and activities ensuring that all internal
  processes from HR and Operations are followed.
· Assist with quoting, project management, materials, purchasing and quality              checks.
· Manage projects developing products to various levels of maturity from one-off
  protypes to those intended for volume manufacture.
· Manage engineers from across several disciplines working on each project.
· Work closely with engineering team managers to ensure projects progress              smoothly.
· Work alongside other project leads to ensure all cost, time and quality targets for      the individual project and department are achieved and maintained. 

Company benefits
· Unlimited Leave
· Lyra contributes 5% towards each staff members pension scheme contribution
· Group Life Insurance (4 times basic annual salary) with Employee Assistance            Programme
· Salary sacrifice pension scheme available
· Group income protection insurance 
· Optional private medical insurance.
· Continuous professional development (CPD)

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