We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Engineer / Project Coordinator to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone early in their projects career who is looking to develop hands-on experience within an engineering and manufacturing environment, particularly plastic injection moulding.
You will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering projects, working closely with senior engineers, production teams, suppliers, and customers. This is a great opportunity to build strong project management skills while gaining exposure to real-world manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and documentation
Coordinate day-to-day project activities to ensure tasks are completed on time and to specification
Act as a communication link between engineering, production, quality, suppliers, and customers
Assist with preparation of technical documentation, reports, and progress updates
Track project milestones, actions, and risks, escalating issues where necessary
Support procurement activities, including coordinating materials, tooling, and resources
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and post-project reviews
Gain exposure to plastic injection moulding processes, tooling, and manufacturing workflows
Skills & Experience
Essential:
Strong organisational and time management skills
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
High attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach
Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Willingness to learn and develop within a project-based engineering role
Desirable:
Experience in a junior project role, project coordination, or similar support position
Background or education in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline
Exposure to plastic injection moulding, tooling, or manufacturing environments
Familiarity with project tracking tools, drawings, or technical documentation
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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