Project Engineer – Manufacturing – Sutton Coldfield

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

Project Engineer

Sutton Coldfield

Monday to Friday, 07:30-16:00

£40,000 – £48,000 + Benefits

Opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Engineer to join a successful manufacturing business. This is a varied role where you’ll be responsible for delivering engineering projects from concept through to commissioning, helping to improve manufacturing performance, efficiency, quality, and safety.

This position would suit a proactive engineer who enjoys managing projects, working with suppliers and contractors, and driving continuous improvement across a manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Lead engineering projects from initial concept through to completion.
• Produce and interpret CAD drawings and technical documentation.
• Specify, procure, install, and commission new manufacturing equipment.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is completed safely and effectively.
• Support continuous improvement and manufacturing optimisation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and site regulations.

About You

• HNC/HND or Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience introducing and commissioning capital equipment.
• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident managing suppliers, contractors, and key stakeholders.

Code: INDENM

Job Tenure: 0
Salary: £40000 – £48000 per annum
Location: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands