Project Engineer
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join our well-established client based in Tipton. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised professional to oversee and coordinate production activities across Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operational Quality within a highly technical engineering environment.
This role offers a diverse and challenging workload, exposure to major engineering projects, and genuine opportunities for professional growth within a global engineering organisation.
Location: Tipton
Shifts: Monday to Friday – 08:00am to 05:00pm (39 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with annual reviews
* Company pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Training and career development opportunities
* Exposure to cutting-edge engineering projects
Day-to-Day Duties:
As a Project Engineer, your duties will include (but not be limited to):
* Acting as the key interface between the Project Team and Production Operations.
* Coordinating and overseeing all Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operational Quality activities for assigned projects.
* Ensuring all project inputs (drawings, specifications, BoMs, design data) are correctly transferred to production functions.
* Monitoring production progress, identifying blockers, and driving corrective actions to maintain delivery schedules and budgets.
* Supporting production planning meetings and updating stakeholders on progress, risks, and recovery actions.
* Managing project cost and time forecasts, including Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and financial tracking.
* Facilitating communication between Engineering, Project Quality, and Customer teams.
* Overseeing in-house installation activities during production stages.
* Making make-vs-buy decisions in agreement with the Project Manager and reallocating budgets when required.
* Ensuring accurate and approved documentation (MITPs, Route Cards, inspection records) is available and up to date.
* Coordinating customer visits, inspections, and witness points both on-site and at supplier locations.
* Ensuring Project Quality receives all necessary inputs to complete the Lifetime Quality Record (LTQR).
* Monitoring and supporting the closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
* Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety and compliance at all times.
Essential Skills and Experience:
To be successful as a Project Engineer, you will need:
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Project Engineering or Production Coordination role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Strong understanding of production processes, tolerances, and work scopes.
* Experience managing cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality.
* Proven ability to develop and maintain project plans (Gantt charts) and track progress against time and budget.
* Knowledge of Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and financial reporting.
* Excellent communication, coordination, and organisational skills.
* Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI experience is advantageous.
* Understanding of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and process capability data.
* Calm, methodical, and detail-oriented problem solver with natural leadership skills.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications:
* Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline.
* Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent process improvement qualification.
* Experience in risk analysis, change control, and reporting.
* Familiarity with Quality Systems and LTQR processes.
Training Provided:
Comprehensive onboarding and role-specific training will be provided, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
Apply:
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Project Engineer, apply today by clicking the link below or contact our recruitment team to find out more.
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.