Project Engineer - Manufacturing Support

Omnia Inclusive Employment Solutions Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £60k

25 days holiday

7% pension

Job summary

Omnia Inclusive Employment Solutions Ltd in Stockport is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Support Project Engineer to support CNC machining operations and lead manufacturing engineering projects.

You will develop tooling and fixtures, drive continuous improvement, manage projects with Microsoft Project, and collaborate with production teams to boost productivity, quality, and efficiency. This is an on-site role with a salary up to £60k, 25 days holiday, and a 7% pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machining and milling in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong tooling and fixture design capabilities.
• Project management experience and track record delivering manufacturing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across CNC machining operations, troubleshooting issues and improving processes.
• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, tooling and work-holding solutions to boost performance.
• Manage manufacturing engineering projects using Microsoft Project for planning, coordination and monitoring of activities (machinery installations and commissioning).
• Develop and maintain manufacturing SOPs and work instructions; train production operators.
• Collaborate with production teams, suppliers and contractors to drive continuous improvement and reduce costs.

Skills

CNC machining

Milling

Tooling design

Fixtures design

Project management

Manufacturing optimization

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Support Project Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business in Stockport. You'll be responsible for supporting CNC machining operations, delivering manufacturing engineering projects and driving improvements across tooling, processes and production efficiency. The role combines hands-on manufacturing knowledge with project management, equipment installation and continuous improvement.

This position would suit an experienced Manufacturing Engineer or Project Engineer with a strong CNC machining background, particularly within milling and precision engineering. It will appeal to someone who enjoys solving practical manufacturing challenges, developing tooling and fixtures, and taking ownership of engineering projects that improve productivity, quality and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across CNC machining operations, troubleshooting manufacturing issues and improving machining processes, cutting tools and production efficiency.
• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, tooling and work-holding solutions to improve machining performance, quality and manufacturability.
• Manage manufacturing engineering projects, using Microsoft Project to plan, coordinate and monitor activities, including machinery installations and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions, while providing technical training and support to production operators.
• Work closely with production teams, suppliers and contractors to deliver continuous improvement initiatives, reduce manufacturing costs and improve operational efficiency.

• In return you'll receive a salary up to £60k, 25 days holiday and 7% pension contributions from the business.

So if you're looking for a Manufacturing Engineering role where you can combine your CNC machining expertise with project delivery and continuous improvement.

This position is based on-site in Stockport, five days per week. Strong CNC milling experience, tooling and fixture design knowledge, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project and SAP (or similar ERP) experience are essential. Previous experience delivering manufacturing engineering projects and improving machining processes is also required.