Project Engineer, Quality Engineering

Project Engineer – Tipton

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer – Tipton to join our well-established client based in Tipton on a full-time permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised professional to oversee and coordinate production activities across Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operational Quality within a highly technical engineering environment. This role offers a diverse and challenging workload, exposure to major engineering projects, and genuine opportunities for professional growth within a global engineering organisation.

• Monday to Friday : 08:00am – 05:00pm
• 39 hours per week

• £35,000 – £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Training and career development opportunities
• Exposure to cutting-edge engineering projects

• Act as the key interface between the Project Team and Production Operations, ensuring smooth communication and execution
• Coordinate and oversee all Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operational Quality activities for assigned projects
• Ensure all project inputs including drawings, specifications, BoMs, and design data are correctly transferred to production functions
• Monitor production progress, identify blockers, and drive corrective actions to maintain delivery schedules and budgets
• Support production planning meetings and update stakeholders on progress, risks, and recovery actions
• Manage project cost and time forecasts, including Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and financial tracking
• Facilitate communication between Engineering, Project Quality, and Customer teams
• Oversee in-house installation activities during production stages
• Make make‑vs‑buy decisions in agreement with the Project Manager and reallocate budgets when required
• Ensure accurate and approved documentation including MITPs, Route Cards, and inspection records is available and up to date
• Coordinate customer visits, inspections, and witness points both on‑site and at supplier locations
• Ensure Project Quality receives all necessary inputs to complete the Lifetime Quality Record (LTQR)
• Monitor and support the closure of Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs)
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and compliance at all times
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, factual accuracy, and thorough planning and execution
• Deliver projects to deadline under pressure and act as the ‘Project Glue’, keeping all elements organised and on track
• Remain relentless, organised, and methodical in driving projects to completion

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Project Engineering or Production Coordination role within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong understanding of production processes, tolerances, and work scopes
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams across Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality
• Proven ability to develop and maintain project plans including Gantt charts and track progress against time and budget
• Knowledge of Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and financial reporting
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with Power BI experience advantageous
• Understanding of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and process capability data
• Calm, methodical, and detail‑oriented problem solver with natural leadership skills

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related discipline
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent process improvement qualification
• Experience in risk analysis, change control, and reporting
• Familiarity with Quality Systems and LTQR processes

• Comprehensive onboarding and role‑specific training
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Project Engineer, apply today by clicking the link below or contact our recruitment team to find out more.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.