Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Project Engineer

Salary: £37,000–£48,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm

Project Engineer – Manufacturing
Our client is a well‑established, highly respected manufacturing business looking to recruit an experienced Project Engineer to join their Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead engineering projects that improve manufacturing capability, efficiency, quality and safety within a technically advanced production environment.

• Take ownership of engineering projects from initial concept through to installation, commissioning and final handover, ensuring delivery safely, on time and within budget.
• Develop project scopes, schedules and budgets, manage risks and resources, and oversee procurement, installation and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Ensure contractors operate safely and in line with site procedures by reviewing RAMS, coordinating permits to work and monitoring performance.
• Communicate progress with stakeholders and suppliers, updating them regularly and ensuring projects meet business objectives.

• Design and implement manufacturing improvements to enhance performance and reliability.
• Produce, update and maintain engineering drawings using CAD software.
• Interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Develop technical specifications for new machinery, equipment and production systems.
• Review supplier designs and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Assist with installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.

• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Improve equipment reliability, production efficiency and product quality.

• Manage engineering contractors on site, ensuring compliance with health, safety and site procedures.
• Coordinate contractor activities to minimise disruption to production.
• Monitor contractor performance against agreed deliverables.
• Work closely with suppliers throughout equipment specification, manufacture, installation and commissioning.
• Support capital equipment procurement alongside the Purchasing team.
• Ensure all technical documentation, manuals, drawings and spare parts information are received before project completion.

Ensure engineering projects comply with ISO 9001, health and safety legislation and relevant environmental regulations, support audits, root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities, and maintain accurate engineering documentation and drawing revision control.

We're looking for a proactive, hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and delivering successful engineering projects within a manufacturing environment.

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• Project Management qualification (desirable).
• CAD qualification (desirable).

• Proven experience delivering engineering projects within manufacturing.
• Experience producing and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience introducing new machinery and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing engineering contractors within live production environments.
• Experience specifying, purchasing and commissioning industrial equipment.
• Experience managing suppliers through installation and project completion.
• Experience with in highly regulated industries would be advantageous but is not essential.

• CAD software (Solid Works, AutoCAD or similar).
• Mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Project planning and delivery.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• FMEA.
• Risk assessments.
• Continuous improvement methodologies.
• Contractor and supplier management.
• Machinery installation and commissioning.