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Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists, Process Engineer
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 64000 GBP Yearly GBP 42000.00 64000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Own customer orders across a range of industries, focusing on sheet metal and CNC
  • Analyse customer specifications, drawings, and requirements to assess manufacturability and flag potential risks
  • Recommend optimal designs and materials for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and quality
  • Prepare accurate, competitive quotes based on production costs, timeline estimates, quality, and material procurement
  • Partner with the sales team to align quotes with customer expectations and project constraints
  • Identify and resolve issues throughout production to minimise delays
  • Lead problem-solving for troubled orders, coordinating sales, suppliers, and customers
  • Work with the supplier network to improve performance
  • Manage communication and collaboration across internal teams and external partners
  • Identify and implement process and workflow improvements
Requirements
  • Hold an engineering degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or similar)
  • Bring 3+ years of engineering and manufacturing experience
  • Proficient in CAD software (Fusion 360, Solid Works, Solid Edge, AutoCAD)
  • Experience in technical project management
  • Skilled in root cause analysis and complex problem-solving
  • Stay organised in fast-moving, dynamic environments
  • Communicate and collaborate well in international settings
  • Juggle multiple priorities and hit deadlines without dropping quality
  • Appetite for technical challenges and following industry developments
  • Proactive and able to manage workload independently
  • Willingness to share knowledge and best practices
  • Sharp organisational skills and precision
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in engineering principles, particularly in sheet metal and CNC manufacturing, with a strong focus on optimizing designs for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness. Proven ability to manage customer orders, collaborate across teams, and implement process improvements in dynamic environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Engineering Degree
  • 3+ Years Engineering Experience
  • Proficient in CAD Software
  • Technical Project Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
Hard Skills
  • Manufacturability Analysis
  • Cost-Effective Design
  • Production Cost Estimation
  • Quote Preparation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Process Improvement
  • Workflow Optimization
Soft Skills
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Proactive Work Management
  • Adaptability
Industry Keywords
  • Sheet Metal
  • CNC
  • Manufacturing
  • Technical Specifications
  • Supplier Management
Tools & Technologies
  • Fusion 360
  • Solid Works
  • Solid Edge
  • AutoCAD
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