Project Engineer (Mechanical/Development)

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced manufacturing business is seeking a Project Engineer to manage new product introductions and support technical processes. The role combines project management with hands-on problem-solving in mechanical engineering, providing an opportunity to make a real impact while working across diverse product ranges. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical engineering, excellent communication skills, and a capability for critical thinking.

Benefits

Company pension with generous contributions

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Extensive training resources

Clear progression routes

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical engineering through HND or hands-on experience.
• Experience in diagnosing faults and critical thinking.
• Familiarity with project management tools like Gantt charts.

Responsibilities

• Leading new product introduction projects and coordinating timelines.
• Supporting production with technical expertise and problem-solving.
• Liaising with Design to improve product manufacturability.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Mechanical engineering

Communication

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Client:

Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Project Engineer
South Wales
£32,000 - £36,000

Yolk Engineering is exclusively managing a new opportunity with a leading advanced manufacturing business, known for its high-spec products and strong reputation for quality and innovation. This role blends project management and hands-on problem-solving across a diverse product range, giving you a key part to play in how products are introduced and supported on site.

You'll bring knowledge of project management tools and techniques with practical experience of leading projects either through education or in industry, and while this isn't a mechanical design role your experience of mechanical product development will be put to good use in optimising products for manufacturing.
You'll need to be willing to learn new technical fields and have the confidence to communicate and present to colleagues at all levels of the business.

What you'll be doing

• Leading new product introduction (NPI) projects - running timelines, coordinating actions, and making sure your product is ready for manufacture
• Supporting the production line as a technical expert - helping install new equipment, improve processes and problem-solve when things go wrong
• Liaising with Design to improve manufacturability
• Getting involved in hands-on technical tasks - investigating product faults, contributing to fixture and jig design, and helping to train others in your specialist area
• Acting as the key contact for all things related to your assigned product or project, including reporting on progress, highlighting risks, and keeping things moving day-to-day

This is a broad and varied role. Some days will be focused on planning and coordination, others on technical fault finding or design input. You'll have structure to guide you, but freedom to shape your own workload and make a real impact.

What we're looking for

• A background in mechanical engineering - either through an HND or hands-on industry experience. Electrical knowledge a bonus.
• A practical problem-solver with some experience in diagnosing faults and thinking critically to get to root cause
• Comfortable with project management tasks - organising people, plans and actions, ideally with some experience of tools like Gantt charts or root cause frameworks
• An understanding of production environments and how engineering supports manufacturing
• Good communication skills and the confidence to deal with different departments and stakeholders
• An interest in automation, process improvement or next-gen manufacturing tech is a bonus

And this is what you'll get in return

• Company pension with generous contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Extensive training resources and time for development
• Clear progression routes and real examples of internal growth

Ready to take the next step?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Project Engineer role,

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom