Project Engineer

Project Engineer Up to £48,000 DOE Monday - Friday | Days (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM) Minworth, Sutton Coldfield - Birmingham, Tamworth, Walsall, Solihull Are you a practical Engineer with strong mechanical, electrical, and CAD skills looking for a varied hands-on project role in manufacturing? Our client is looking for a Project Engineer to plan, manage, and deliver engineering projects that boost manufacturing capability, machinery reliability, quality, and safety on site. You'll suit this role if you're a proactive problem solver with experience managing site contractors, implementing machinery modifications, and taking projects from concept through to commissioning. Interested? Click Apply today! The Role *Leading engineering projects from initial concept through to installation and commissioning *Developing technical specifications and CAD drawings using SolidWorks or AutoCAD *Managing site contractors, reviewing RAMS, issuing permits, and ensuring safe working practices *Supporting Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for new equipment *Driving continuous improvement initiatives (FMEA, RCA) to increase machine uptime and reduce waste *Collaborating with NPI/Development teams to support new product tooling, machinery, and trial builds *Managing procurement, equipment suppliers, project budgets, and milestone schedules *Ensuring full compliance with ISO 9001 and site safety/regulatory standards The Candidate *HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent hands-on experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering *Proven track record delivering engineering projects and machinery modifications within a manufacturing environment *Proficient in producing and interpreting technical drawings using CAD software *Experience managing external contractors, site permits, and capital equipment suppliers *Strong background in Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, and continuous improvement practices What's in it for you? *Up to £48,000 DOE *Monday to Friday Day Shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM) *Company Pension Scheme *Healthcare Benefits *Generous Holiday Allowance *Comprehensive on-site training and professional development Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Project Engineer | Manufacturing Engineer | Mechanical Project Engineer | Electrical Project Engineer | NPI Engineer | Development Engineer | CAD Engineer | Machinery Commissioning | Contractor Management | Continuous Improvement | SolidWorks INDMP