Project Engineer in Warrington

We are seeking a motivated and organised Project Engineer – Mould / Tooling to support and coordinate tooling projects from initial customer enquiry through validation and qualification to final production release. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional with experience in moulding manufacturing, tooling or project engineering to play a key role in delivering projects on time, to specification and in line with customer expectations. Working closely with customers and internal teams across Engineering, Quality, Production and Tooling, you will coordinate project activities, maintain technical documentation, support validation processes and ensure all project milestones are achieved. Key Responsibilities * Coordinate new tooling projects from initial enquiry through to validation and production release. * Develop, prepare and maintain project plans, timelines and technical documentation. * Support the preparation and execution of validation protocols, product qualification and approval activities. * Monitor project progress against agreed customer requirements, deadlines and quality standards. * Act as a key point of contact for customers, providing regular project updates and coordinating technical discussions. * Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Production and Tooling teams to resolve technical issues and maintain project momentum. * Ensure project documentation and records are accurate, controlled and maintained in accordance with relevant quality procedures. * Identify potential project risks, communicate issues effectively and support the implementation of corrective actions. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery, validation and documentation processes. Key Skills and Experience * Experience in project engineering, project coordination or a similar role within a manufacturing environment. * Knowledge of moulding processes, mould tooling or injection moulding would be advantageous. * Understanding of product validation, qualification and associated documentation. * Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and competing priorities. * Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills. * Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, quality and production teams. * Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical documentation and document control. * Good problem-solving skills and the ability to monitor progress against project deadlines. * Proficiency in preparing reports, maintaining records and communicating project status. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will have a structured approach to project delivery, strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to communicate effectively with both customers and internal stakeholders. You will be keen to take ownership of project activities, resolve challenges and help ensure moulding and tooling projects progress smoothly from concept through to successful production launch. What We Offer * Competitive salary of £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience. * The opportunity to work on varied moulding and tooling projects. * Collaboration with experienced engineering and manufacturing teams. * Opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and project management expertise. * A role with responsibility, variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to project success. If you have a background in moulding, tooling or manufacturing project engineering and are looking for your next opportunity, we would welcome your application