Manufacturing Project Engineer
Just Recruitment Group Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Braintree, Essex CM7 2QH, England

£40,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Just Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer for a company located in Braintree, Essex.
- The role involves planning and executing manufacturing projects, collaborating with various teams, and managing capital equipment projects.
- Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- A strong understanding of lean manufacturing and proficiency in CAD software and project management tools are required.
- The position offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per year and involves a 39-hour work week from Monday to Friday.
You will be responsible for planning, leading and executing manufacturing projects, including new product introductions, process improvements, equipment installations, and facility upgrades and collaborating with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Production, Supply Chain) to ensure successful project execution.
Duties include:
Become a technical lead for a multitude of various technologies, machines, and value streams to assist Process Primes in the development and improvement of processes within the production environment.
Project manage capital equipment projects from justification through to implementation.
Manage tooling and fixture design and manufacture, to support production needs.
Lead Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities within the Manufacturing environment.
Carry out measurement systems analysis, using type 1 and type 2 studies on gauging and measurement systems to improve gauge R&R.
Be an integral part of a design team helping to brainstorm ideas and help facilitate actions by carrying out CAD modelling, concept refinement and procurement activities.
Skills required:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing engineering or a related field.
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or project engineering role (preferably in a related industry, e.g. automotive)
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimisation techniques.
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and project management tools (e.g. MS Project)
Hours:
Monday - Thursday:7.30am - 4.00pm
Friday: 7.30am - 3.00pm
39-hours per week