Project Engineer

Project Engineer
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Permanent
 
The Opportunity
Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting our client in the recruitment of an experienced Project Engineer to join their established engineering and manufacturing team in Stockton-on-Tees.
Our client operates within a specialist global engineering environment, designing and manufacturing innovative engineered solutions for major international projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Project Engineer who combines strong project management, mechanical design and manufacturing knowledge and is comfortable taking ownership of projects from initial customer requirements through to manufacture and final delivery.
 
The Role
As Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing engineering projects from conception through internal production and delivery, ensuring solutions are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

You will work closely with customers, suppliers, production teams and colleagues across the wider business, translating customer requirements into practical, high-quality engineering solutions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing engineering projects from initial concept through manufacture and final delivery
• Interpreting customer specifications and translating requirements into effective engineering solutions
• Producing detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Preparing engineering reports, manufacturing and fabrication packages, submittal documentation and O&M manuals
• Ensuring manufacturing activities meet required quality, environmental, health & safety and engineering standards
• Monitoring project schedules, costs and overall delivery
• Producing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting stock monitoring
• Liaising and negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve cost-effective project delivery
• Working closely with production teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
• Supporting continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing processes
• Contributing to research and development projects and product improvements
• Building effective working relationships across engineering, manufacturing, customers and suppliers
• Supporting a safe working environment across production activities

About You
We are looking for an experienced engineering professional with a strong combination of design, manufacturing and project delivery experience.

Ideally, you will have:

• An HNC, HND or Degree in Engineering
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong hands-on experience using SolidWorks
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Excellent understanding of engineering and manufacturing drawings
• Knowledge of fabrication, welding and machining processes
• Understanding of geometric tolerancing and relevant industrial standards, including ANSI and DIN
• A general understanding of electrical engineering
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgement
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver against project deadlines
• Strong written, verbal and numerical skills
• Confidence communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues at all levels

Experience using Microsoft Project, Word and Excel, alongside an ERP system such as Business Central, would also be advantageous.

The Opportunity
This position offers the opportunity to take real ownership of engineering projects within a specialist manufacturing environment, working across the complete project lifecycle from customer specification and design through to manufacture and delivery.

The role is primarily office-based in Stockton-on-Tees, with occasional UK and overseas travel required.

If you're an experienced Project Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a technically interesting and internationally focused engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.