Project Engineer - NPD

Due to continued investment within product development our manufacturing client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead the development of new products from concept through to manufacture. Working within a highly regulated environment, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineering professional who enjoys leading technical projects, solving complex challenges and delivering high-quality products.

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for the complete lifecycle management of new product development projects, ensuring all technical, commercial and regulatory objectives are successfully achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading new product development projects from initial concept through to production.
• Managing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery against agreed cost, quality and timescale objectives.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams, suppliers and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Developing project plans, technical documentation, specifications, budgets and design history files.
• Driving product verification and validation activities, ensuring full traceability and compliance with relevant standards.
• Leading product risk management activities, including FMEA, hazard analysis and risk management planning.
• Supporting regulatory submissions and audits through the preparation of technical evidence and documentation.
• Working closely with testing and manufacturing teams to ensure products are robust, manufacturable and fit for purpose.
• Identifying project risks early and implementing practical solutions to maintain delivery schedules.
• Applying structured problem-solving techniques to overcome technical challenges.
• Keeping up to date with emerging technologies, materials and manufacturing processes to support continuous innovation.

Our client is looking for someone  with a background within engineering who can combine their strong technical knowledge with excellent project leadership skills.

Experience/qualifications:

• Previous experience working as a Project Lead within an engineering/manufacturing environment
• A proven track record of delivering technical or new product development projects within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience of product development, manufacturing, testing and quality assurance.
• Experience of manufacturing processes such as injection moulding, extrusion and machining.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently across engineering, manufacturing, quality and senior leadership teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

This role is an office based role with the potential for hybrid working, the ability to commute to Alfreton is essential.

Package includes:

• A competitive basic salary of circa £55,000
• 25 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays
• Company pension
• Access to onsite facilities and company discount schemes