Project Engineer

Staffbase Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful precision engineering company is seeking a Project Engineer to manage multiple machining and fabrication projects. You will liaise with clients and engineering teams, provide technical support, and monitor project progress. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in CNC machining or fabrication, as well as familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. The role offers a competitive salary between £48K and £50K, along with benefits like 33 days annual leave and sick pay.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Sick pay

Life insurance

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of project engineer or manufacturing engineer experience.
• Familiarity with CNC machining and fabrication.
• Experience in MOD, Nuclear, Marine, Aerospace, Oil & Gas sectors.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and production teams for effective manufacturing.
• Provide technical support to various engineering teams.
• Monitor and report on project/order progress.

Skills

Project Engineer skills

CNC machining and fabrication experience

Contract negotiation

Technical support

ERP/MRP systems proficiency

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is a very successful precision engineering business and Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Project Engineer.

£48K -£50K Neg + Benefits

The Role

The Project Engineer will be responsible for providing effective technical support and guidance on multiple manufacturing (machining & fabrication) projects simultaneously.

Duties

• Liaise with clients, design, engineering and production teams to ensure effective manufacture of orders
• Produce works instructions and package of works
• Provide technical support to engineering, design and production teams
• Produce regular project progress updates and reporting
• Monitor and report on project /order progress
• Review supply chain and procurement functions and negotiate cost reductions, improved service etc.

Qualifications

The Manufacturing Engineer will have at least 3 years project engineer or manufacturing engineer experience in a CNC machining or fabrication sector.

You will be familiar with and manufacture of parts / components for industries such as MOD, Nuclear, Marine, Aerospace, Oil & gas sectors.

You will have excellent Project Engineer skills and you'll be competent in the use of ERP/MRP systems and you will have HNC/HND in mechanical engineering and you will have a CNC engineering background.

AutoCAD and design engineering skills will be advantageous.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday - 39 hours

Benefits

Excellent basic salary negotiable £45K - £50K

33 days annual leave

Sick pay

Life insurance