Project Engineer - Manufacturing - Ripley

Ripley, Derbyshire | £46,400 + Bonus | 40 Hours Per Week

An established manufacturing company based in Ripley is looking for a Project Engineer to join their team and lead end-to-end project delivery for a key product line.

This is a pivotal role within a small but high-performing engineering team, offering the chance to own and deliver impactful capital investment projects from concept to completion.

The successful candidate will play a central part in managing technical specifications, coordinating multi-disciplinary stakeholders and ensuring project delivery meets both operational and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all five phases of project management, from feasibility and planning through execution, monitoring and final sign-off (FAT/SAT).
• Deliver capital investment projects on time, on budget and in line with business objectives.
• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers, including international OEMs, to specify, source and implement new manufacturing equipment.
• Own the installation and commissioning process, ensuring all services, utilities and support infrastructure are prepared in advance.
• Manage snagging, aftercare and documentation to ensure full project closure and knowledge transfer.
• Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders, providing weekly updates and formal monthly reporting.
• Coordinate contractors, ensure compliance and manage equipment servicing and critical parts planning via internal systems.

Candidate Profile:

• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering with hands-on experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proven project management experience within an industrial or engineering setting.
• Strong technical understanding and ability to manage and prioritise multiple project deliverables.
• Comfortable preparing technical and investment documentation and communicating across functions and with external partners.
• Experience with Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT).
• Experience with MS Office, AutoCAD, CMMS and project-planning software.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work independently.

Why Join?

• Work in a highly impactful role within a supportive, skilled team.
• Play a key role in driving long-term operational improvements and strategic investment.
• Join a company that values innovation, continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

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