Project Engineer, Quality Engineering

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;
Stable growing organisation. Immediate start available 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Hybrid working and flexible working schedules The opportunity to work with a well-established and rapidly growing North East manufacturing company. Funded training and development opportunities Holiday Buy Scheme Life Assurance Health Care Cash Plan . MTrecs New Opportunity; MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based near Wallsend, with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a Project Engineer to join their team.

You will be joining a fast-paced, dynamic company with an excellent team-based culture and huge opportunities to progress your career. Our client is a well-established player in their specialist sector in the North East and supplies its quality products and services globally. You will be joining an exciting and rapidly expanding business, where you will enjoy a varied working environment, a great team culture and an excellent new career move.

The Job Youll Do;
Support the Engineering Manager in the delivery and oversight of a diverse portfolio of projects, including New Product Introduction (NPI), Change Control, and customer-focused initiatives. Assist in the implementation, integration, and continuous development of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes across the organisation. Lead assigned projects, coordinating reviews, meetings, and project schedules while monitoring progress to ensure successful delivery against agreed objectives.

Define project requirements and specifications through analysis of product designs, customer needs, and performance criteria. Develop and maintain accurate project cost estimates and resource forecasts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, global sites, and external stakeholders to ensure effective project execution and alignment. Analyse technical, operational, and financial data to support decision-making, business case development, and continuous improvement activities. Drive enhancements to engineering processes, methodologies, and best practices to improve efficiency and performance.

Support the preparation of quotations and proposals for new business opportunities and customer projects. Provide technical guidance and support to customers and project teams, identifying opportunities for design optimisation, manufacturing improvements, and process efficiencies. Plan, schedule, and manage engineering and project activities to ensure delivery within agreed timescales. Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders.

Undertake administrative responsibilities, including the preparation and review of technical reports, project documentation, and meeting minutes. About You;
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience in a Project Engineering or similar technical engineering role within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong project management capabilities, with a proven track record of planning, coordinating, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Experience managing New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, change control activities, or engineering projects throughout the product lifecycle.

Ability to interpret and apply technical drawings, specifications, standards, and engineering documentation. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate data and make informed, evidence-based decisions. Knowledge of continuous improvement principles and process optimisation techniques, with experience driving operational efficiencies. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of building strong working relationships across cross-functional and global teams. Commercially aware, with experience contributing to cost analysis, quotation preparation, and business case development considered beneficial.

Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, ERP systems, and project management/planning software.