We're hiring: Project Engineer
Fractory is transforming how manufacturing gets done - we run the full service from quoting to manufacturing and delivery, and take responsibility for every step. You're used to ordering almost anything online in a couple of minutes; we're making manufacturing procurement work the same way, without waiting days for quotes.
As a Project Engineer, you'll own customer orders across a range of industries - with a prime focus on sheet metal and CNC - combining technical expertise with strong communication and project management to drive every project from quote to delivery.
You'll love this if you…
- Hold an engineering degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or similar)
- Bring 3+ years of engineering and manufacturing experience
- Are proficient in CAD software (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, AutoCAD)
- Have experience in technical project management
- Are skilled in root cause analysis and complex problem-solving
- Stay organised in fast-moving, dynamic environments
- Communicate and collaborate well in international settings
- Juggle multiple priorities and hit deadlines without dropping quality
Bonus points if you…
- Have a real appetite for technical challenges and follow industry developments
- Are proactive and can manage your workload independently
- Love sharing knowledge and best practices across the team
- Bring sharp organisational skills and deliver with precision
What you'll do:
You'll be the engineer behind the order - turning customer drawings into manufacturable, well-priced, on-time projects, and stepping in to solve problems when things get complex.
Quoting & manufacturability
- Analyse customer specifications, drawings, and requirements to assess manufacturability and flag potential risks
- Recommend optimal designs and materials for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and quality
- Prepare accurate, competitive quotes based on production costs, timeline estimates, quality, and material procurement
- Partner with the sales team to align quotes with customer expectations and project constraints
Production & problem-solving
- Proactively identify and resolve issues throughout production, minimising delays and keeping execution smooth
- Lead the problem-solving process on troubled orders, coordinating sales, suppliers, and customers to a resolution
Collaboration & continuous improvement
- Work continuously with our supplier network to improve performance
- Manage communication and collaboration across internal teams and external partners
- Identify and implement improvements that continually refine our processes and workflows
What you get:
Competitive salary
Equity options
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
Juno flexible benefits platform
MediCash healthcare reimbursement
Pension scheme (3% from Fractory)
Regular team events & socials
UK office + hybrid working (office days: Monday-Wednesday)
Cycle to Work scheme
International team and modern tooling
A genuinely scoped role with clear KPIs and real ownership, in a function that’s being built around you - not a seat in a rigid org
Hiring process (quick & clear):
- 30-min screening call with our People Operations Manager UK
- 30-min deep dive with Milap (UK Sales Director)
- Technical skill assignment
- Manchester office meet-up, presentation, with Sales Director and Head of Account Management
- Final 30-min call with leadership
We keep the entire process smooth and respectful of your time - expect 2-3 weeks from first chat to offer.
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