Manufacturing Project Engineer: Lead & Optimize

Wagstaff Recruitment; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Engineer in Sutton Coldfield. The role covers delivering projects from concept through commissioning, improving manufacturing performance, quality and safety.

You will manage budgets, schedules and supplier coordination, with CAD drawing work and capital equipment installation. A proactive engineer with strong problem solving skills will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with project delivery experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and capital equipment commissioning.
• Strong CAD skills and documentation ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Produce and interpret CAD drawings and technical docs.
• Specify, procure, install and commission new equipment.
• Manage budgets, timelines and risk assessments.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers to ensure safe, effective work.
• Support continuous improvement and manufacturing optimisation.
• Ensure health & safety and site regulation compliance.

Skills

Project management

Supplier management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Wagstaff Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Engineer in Sutton Coldfield. The role covers delivering projects from concept through commissioning, improving manufacturing performance, quality and safety.

You will manage budgets, schedules and supplier coordination, with CAD drawing work and capital equipment installation. A proactive engineer with strong problem solving skills will thrive in this environment.