At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead hands-on manufacturing projects from concept to implementation, driving operational improvements.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing organisation with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, potential for contract extension, and impactful work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and direct impact on production.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in manufacturing processes and drive meaningful change.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing engineering and strong project delivery skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47.03 - 47.03 £ per hour.
Location: Desford, Leicestershire (Fully Onsite)
Contract: Initial 6 Months (Likely Extension - Rolling)
Rate: £47.03 per hour (£352.73 per day) Inside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Project Engineer to join a leading manufacturing organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys owning projects from concept through to implementation while driving meaningful operational improvements within a production environment. The successful candidate will take responsibility for a portfolio of manufacturing and process improvement initiatives, working closely with operational and engineering teams to deliver sustainable results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver manufacturing improvement projects from current state through to implementation
- Define project scope, timelines, risks and deliverables
- Coordinate activities across operations, engineering and supply chain teams
- Drive process improvements to increase throughput, efficiency and quality
- Support the installation, commissioning and optimisation of equipment and tooling
- Develop and standardise operating procedures and working methods
- Investigate and resolve process inefficiencies using structured problem-solving techniques
- Implement robust and repeatable manufacturing processes
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement using data and shopfloor observations
- Take ownership of issues through to successful resolution
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven Manufacturing Engineering background
- Experience delivering engineering projects within a production environment
- Strong project delivery capability combined with hands-on implementation experience
- AutoCAD experience for layout review and analysis
- 3D CAD experience (Creo preferred, equivalent packages considered)
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
- Ability to work independently and lead workstreams with minimal supervision
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable Experience
- Material handling or containerisation experience
- Capital project delivery experience
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Experience within automotive, heavy equipment, aerospace or industrial manufacturing environments
About the Role
This is not a desk-based project management position. We are looking for a proactive engineer who is comfortable spending time on the shopfloor, engaging directly with operations teams and driving projects through to completion. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of an entire process area, identify previously unresolved issues and influence the direction of future improvement projects. You'll be joining a team where your expertise and initiative will have a genuine impact from day one.
Manufacturing Project Engineer in Leicester employer: 83zero
Join a leading manufacturing organisation in Desford, Leicestershire, where your expertise as a Manufacturing Project Engineer will be valued and impactful. With a strong focus on hands-on project ownership and operational improvements, you'll thrive in a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and continuous growth. Enjoy competitive rates, the opportunity for contract extension, and the chance to make a real difference in a dynamic production environment.
