Manufacturing Project Engineer

Manufacturing Project Engineer 

Desford (Site based)

Initial 6 month contract (likely to be extended)

37.5 Hours a week Mon-Fri 

Are you a hands on Manufacturing Engineer with strong project delivery capability to support and lead a portfolio of containerisation improvement initiatives? Are you comfortable working on the shopfloor and engaging directly with operations? Do you take ownership of problems and drive projects through to resolution? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you…

Manufacturing Project Engineer Responsibilities

• Project delivery - Lead and deliver containerisation-related projects from current status through to implementation
• Hands-On Manufacturing Engineering - Actively support and implement process improvements on the shopfloor, support installation, commissioning, and optimisation of new equipment and tooling, and review current processes and identify opportunities
• Process Development & Stability - Establish robust, repeatable containerisation processes, and address process variability and inefficiencies through structured problem-solving
• Continuous Improvement - Use data and observation to identify performance gaps and drive improvements aligned to lean manufacturing principles and best practice

What the Manufacturing Project Engineer will need:

• Background in Manufacturing Engineering
• Proven experience delivering hands-on engineering projects in a production environment
• Demonstrated ability to both plan and physically execute changes
• Experience with process improvement and problem solving
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience supporting equipment installation or process changes

The vacancy is offering up to £34.35p/h PAYE plus holiday and pension contribution OR up to £47p/h Umbrella

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment.  A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.