Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

£42,000 - £48,000 per annum

40 Hours per Week Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:00

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Sutton Coldfield. This role offers the chance to lead a variety of engineering projects, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support the introduction of new products, equipment, and processes within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy taking projects from concept through to completion and have a passion for improving manufacturing performance, quality, efficiency, and safety, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead engineering projects from initial concept through to installation and commissioning.

Produce, review and maintain CAD drawings and associated technical documentation.

Specify, procure, install and commission new machinery and manufacturing systems.

Manage project budgets, timelines and project risks.

Coordinate contractors on site, including reviewing RAMS and supervising works.

Manage suppliers through specification, FAT, SAT, installation and project handover.

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across manufacturing operations.

Support new product introduction and industrialisation activities, including engineering trials and prototype builds.

Assist with the development and validation of manufacturing processes for new and improved products.

Ensure all projects comply with Health & Safety legislation and relevant industry standards.

About You

Essential Experience

Delivering engineering projects within a manufacturing environment.

Producing and interpreting technical drawings.

Introducing capital equipment and manufacturing systems.

Managing contractors and external suppliers.

Essential Skills

CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar).

Strong project management capabilities.

Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

Effective communication and stakeholder management.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary of £42,000 - £48,000, depending on experience.

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

Company pension scheme.

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

The opportunity to play a key ...