Project Engineer (2 years contract)

Smith & Nephew; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in York and North Yorkshire is seeking a Project Engineer to lead projects that drive innovation. You will manage the introduction of new processes and technologies, ensuring they deliver value. Candidates should have a degree in a STEM discipline and experience in project engineering. The role offers a hybrid working model along with a generous benefits package including bonuses and private health plans.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Private health and dental plans

Flexible vacation and time off

Training and mentorship

Employee discounts on gyms

Qualifications

• Experience in project engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality systems and process validation.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects that introduce new processes and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business targets.
• Manage budgets and timelines while ensuring quality and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Risk assessment

Independent work

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

Job description

Project Engineer

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Ne we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you ready to lead projects that bring cutting-edge technology to life? Join us as a Project Engineer and play a key role in shaping processes that make a real difference to patients worldwide.

What will you be doing? You’ll take ownership of projects that introduce new processes and technologies, ensuring they meet business targets and deliver real value. From specifying and installing new equipment to validating processes and handing over to production, you’ll be at the heart of innovation. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, and keep quality and compliance at the forefront of everything you do.

Qualifications

• A degree in a STEM discipline and experience in project engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting and risk assessment
• Knowledge of quality systems and process validation
• Confidence to work independently and build effective relationships across teams

Benefits

• Hybrid working model (for most professional roles)
• Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Share As You Earn share options
• Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance
• Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours
• Training: hands‑on, team‑customised, mentorship
• Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts