Manufacturing Project Engineer: CAD, Commissioning & CI

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Healthcare Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Comprehensive on-site training and pro

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer for manufacturing environments to plan, manage and deliver engineering projects that boost machinery reliability, quality and safety on site. This Midlands-based role (Minworth/Sutton Coldfield area) offers a Monday–Friday day shift and a salary up to £48,000 DOE.

The successful candidate will lead projects from concept to commissioning, produce CAD drawings in SolidWorks or AutoCAD, manage contractors and budgets, and drive

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent hands-on experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proven track record delivering engineering projects and machinery modifications within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in producing and interpreting technical drawings using CAD software.
• Experience managing external contractors, site permits, and capital equipment suppliers.
• Strong background in Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Leading engineering projects from initial concept through to installation and commissioning
• Developing technical specifications and CAD drawings using SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Managing site contractors, reviewing RAMS, issuing permits, and ensuring safe working practices
• Supporting Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for new equipment
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives (FMEA, RCA) to increase machine uptime and reduce waste
• Collaborating with NPI/Development teams to support new product tooling, machinery, and trial builds
• Managing procurement, equipment suppliers, project budgets, and milestone schedules
• Ensuring full compliance with ISO 9001 and site safety/regulatory standards

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Project coordination

Contractor management

Education

HNC/HND / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Elix Sourcing Solutions is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer for manufacturing environments to plan, manage and deliver engineering projects that boost machinery reliability, quality and safety on site. This Midlands-based role (Minworth/Sutton Coldfield area) offers a Monday–Friday day shift and a salary up to £48,000 DOE.

The successful candidate will lead projects from concept to commissioning, produce CAD drawings in SolidWorks or AutoCAD, manage contractors and budgets, and drive