Manufacturing Project Engineer

Manufacturing Project Engineer

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Project Engineer on behalf of a leading global manufacturer. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on engineering professional to support and deliver a portfolio of containerisation improvement projects within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Location: Desford

Contract duration: 6-months

Rate: £35.06 per hour PAYE

• Lead and deliver containerisation‑related projects from concept through to implementation.
• Define project scope, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Drive projects forward and remove barriers to delivery.

• Support and implement process improvements within a production environment.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and optimisation of equipment and tooling.
• Analyse existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, and quality.
• Develop and standardise operating procedures and best working practices.

• Establish robust and repeatable containerisation processes.
• Identify and address process variation using structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Deliver practical, sustainable, and scalable solutions.

• Use operational data and shop‑floor observations to identify performance gaps.
• Drive improvement initiatives aligned with lean manufacturing principles.
• Support the long‑term development of capability and process maturity within the area.

• Manufacturing Engineering background.
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to both plan and physically execute engineering changes.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, commissioning activities, or manufacturing process changes.

• Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence experience.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply.

Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK