Manufacturing Project Engineer

Desired Skills: manufacturing,engineer,production,LEAN

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Project Engineer on behalf of a leading global manufacturer. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional to support and deliver a portfolio of containerisation improvement projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Location: Desford

Contract duration: 6-months

Rate: £35.06 per hour PAYE

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery

• Lead and deliver containerisation-related projects from concept through to implementation.
• Define project scope, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Drive projects forward and remove barriers to delivery.

Manufacturing Engineering

• Support and implement process improvements within a production environment.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and optimisation of equipment and tooling.
• Analyse existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, and quality.
• Develop and standardise operating procedures and best working practices.

Process Development & Stability

• Establish robust and repeatable containerisation processes.
• Identify and address process variation using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Deliver practical, sustainable, and scalable solutions.

Continuous Improvement

• Use operational data and shopfloor observations to identify performance gaps.
• Drive improvement initiatives aligned with lean manufacturing principles.
• Support the long-term development of capability and process maturity within the area.

Required Experience:

• Manufacturing Engineering background.
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to both plan and physically execute engineering changes.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, commissioning activities, or manufacturing process changes.

Desirable Experience

• Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence experience.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***