Commerical Engineer / Project Coordinator

Virtual Human Resources; Witney; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Witney is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator / Production Scheduler to oversee production schedules and ensure timely product delivery. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and skills in project management, communication, and CAD software. The role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 - £55,000, along with opportunities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work on innovative projects

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project coordination or production scheduling within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Solid background in engineering with knowledge of composite processes and CNC machining workflows.
• Ability to interrogate CAD models and understand downstream manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the production schedule, ensuring strong on-time delivery performance.
• Act as the main point of contact with customers from purchase order through to delivery.
• Collaborate with management and production teams to meet project milestones.

Skills

Project coordination

Production scheduling

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Engineering knowledge

CAD software competency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

A leading company within the precision engineering and composite machining sector is seeking an experienced and proactive Project Coordinator / Production Scheduler. This role is central to ensuring smooth project execution, managing production schedules, and delivering products on time and to specification. It requires a strong engineering background with an understanding of composite processes and CNC machining workflows, combined with excellent organisational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the production schedule, ensuring strong on-time delivery (OTD) performance.
• Release projects, procure materials, and oversee consignment stock.
• Log and control all relevant documentation to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Act as the main point of contact with customers from purchase order through to delivery.
• Apply engineered solutions and generate accurate commercial quotations.
• Understand customer requirements and deliver profitable, technically viable solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technical and commercial risks associated with projects.
• Oversee the logistics of goods in/out.
• Collaborate with management and production teams to meet project milestones.
• Support development of the CRM system to strengthen customer relationships.
• Use CAD software to interrogate and analyse customer data.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in project coordination or production scheduling within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Strong scheduling, organisational, and communication skills.
• Solid background in engineering with knowledge of composite processes and CNC machining workflows.
• Ability to interrogate CAD models and understand downstream manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to manage projects, mitigate risks, and deliver against deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Resilient under pressure and able to respond quickly to challenges.
• Competent in Microsoft Office suite.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred, not essential).

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary between £35,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-tech engineering environment.
• Exposure to innovative composite machining and advanced manufacturing projects.
• A collaborative culture where your input directly contributes to business success.