Junior Project Engineer

This Junior Project Engineer / Graduate Process Engineer role offers structured training, mentorship, and clear career progression with an international, market-leading manufacturing business committed to sustainability and operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineer, Junior Project Engineer, Junior Process Engineer, or Maintenance Engineer who is keen to develop their career within Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, and Project Engineering.

You will join a supportive Continuous Improvement team and be trained to contribute to manufacturing improvement initiatives, capital projects, and continuous improvement activities across engineering, maintenance, and production operations, close to the Sevenoaks, Kent area.

The Role of Junior Project Engineer
Within this role, you will support and participate in a wide range of engineering and operational improvement projects, helping to improve manufacturing capability, efficiency, reliability, and safety.

You will gain exposure to:

Process improvement and problem-solving techniques
Capital investment and engineering projects
Data-driven improvement of manufacturing performance
Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams
This position is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in Process Engineering, Project Engineering, or Operational Excellence.

What's on Offer as Junior Project Engineer

Base salary circa £40k per annum + KPI-related bonus
Monday to Friday days based positon
Extensive training and development programme
Clear career progression pathway into CI / Process Improvement roles
Enhanced company pension scheme
Opportunity to work on impactful projects that improve efficiency, sustainability, and safety
Supportive, people-focused working environment
Day-based role - Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities of Junior Project Engineer

Support the identification and delivery of process and operational improvement opportunities across manufacturing and engineering operations
Assist with engineering and capital projects, from concept through to implementation
Collect, analyse, and interpret data relating to OEE, downtime, productivity, and takt times
Support problem-solving activities using structured root cause analysis techniques
Contribute to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Support maintenance and asset performance improvement programmes
Work collaboratively with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams
Develop technical and professional capability through structured training and mentoring

About You
This role may suit a Graduate Engineer, Junior Project Engineer, Junior Process Engineer, or Maintenance Engineer with the ambition to develop within Operational Excellence.
You will ideally have:

HNC, HND, Foundation Degree, or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering or similar)
Some experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment (placements, internships, or early-career roles welcome)
A strong interest in process improvement, project delivery, and manufacturing excellence
Good problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
A proactive, "can-do" attitude and willingness to learn
An interest in Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma (training provided)
Why Join?
This is a fantastic entry-level to early-career opportunity to join a business that invests heavily in its people, values sustainability, and encourages innovative thinking. You'll be supported to grow your skills, take ownership of projects, and build a rewarding engineering career.

APPLY NOW to take the next step in your engineering career