Mechanical Plant Project Engineer: Reliability & Upgrades

Green Folk; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Folk in Exeter is seeking a Mechanical Plant Project Engineer to lead engineering projects and drive reliability improvements across a busy manufacturing site. This hands-on role delivers machinery and plant infrastructure projects from concept through installation and commissioning, while improving equipment performance and reducing downtime.

You will apply root cause analysis, manage CAPEX, coordinate contractors, and ensure adherence to PUWER and safety standards.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years' engineering experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience delivering engineering projects, machinery installations or equipment improvement programmes.
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with root cause analysis and reliability improvement.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical engineering and CAPEX projects on time, within budget and to required standards.
• Specify, procure, install and commission manufacturing equipment and plant infrastructure.
• Manage equipment modifications, upgrades, relocations and improvement projects.
• Drive equipment reliability and performance improvements through root cause analysis and engineering solutions.
• Analyse equipment performance and OEE data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support maintenance teams with complex fault finding and reliability initiatives.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and installation teams.
• Develop technical specifications, engineering documentation and maintenance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental and engineering standards.
• Identify and implement cost reduction, efficiency and productivity improvements.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Reliability engineering

Project management

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

Electrical or automation knowledge

Manufacturing equipment knowledge

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Green Folk in Exeter is seeking a Mechanical Plant Project Engineer to lead engineering projects and drive reliability improvements across a busy manufacturing site. This hands-on role delivers machinery and plant infrastructure projects from concept through installation and commissioning, while improving equipment performance and reducing downtime.

You will apply root cause analysis, manage CAPEX, coordinate contractors, and ensure adherence to PUWER and safety standards.