Manufacturing Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Dundee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead projects from design to production in a rapidly expanding subcontract business. This role is hands-on and focuses on improving processes and ensuring project delivery while collaborating across teams to drive efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or project engineering role.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Six Sigma experience (Green Belt desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing projects from design release through to production.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive improvements using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Develop and maintain routings, timings, and work instructions.

Skills

Lean principles

Project management

Process improvement

Education

Degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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ZedTalent's client is looking for a Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead projects from design handover through to full-scale production. Based in a rapidly expanding subcontract manufacturing business producing electromechanical assemblies, this hands-on role covers end-to-end project delivery and ongoing process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage manufacturing projects from design release through to production completion.
• Develop and maintain routings, timings, BOMs, and work instructions using ERP systems.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Optimise processes for repeatability and cost-effectiveness in future production runs.
• Collaborate with internal teams across design, production, and quality.
• Support occasional technical discussions with client design teams.
• Drive improvements in manufacturability, cycle time, and workflow.
• Ensure documentation, compliance, and quality standards are maintained.

About You:

• Ideally, Degree-qualified in Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Circa 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or project engineering role.
• Familiar with ERP/MRP systems for planning and costing.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Strong foundation in Lean principles; Six Sigma experience (Green Belt desirable).
• Practical, detail-focused, and confident working across departments.