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Are you a proactive, delivery-focused Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on being on the shop floor rather than stuck behind a desk? We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Project Engineer to support and lead a portfolio of containerisation improvement initiatives at our world-class manufacturing facility in Desford. This role perfectly combines practical engineering execution with project management responsibility. You will focus on implementing robust processes to support increasing operational output, eliminate process variability, and improve efficiency across the containerisation footprint.
Job Responsibility
Lead and deliver containerisation-related projects from their current status through to successful shopfloor implementation
Actively support and implement process improvements on the shopfloor
Coordinate the installation, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment and tooling
Review current manufacturing methods to identify opportunities to improve throughput, efficiency, and quality
Use data and direct shopfloor observations to identify performance gaps and drive structured problem-solving initiatives aligned with lean manufacturing principles
Act as the central link to coordinate progress seamlessly across operations, supply chain, and engineering stakeholders
Requirements
Proven experience working within a Manufacturing Engineering or Production Engineering environment
Demonstrated ability to both plan and physically execute engineering changes in a live production setting
Strong background in structured process improvement and troubleshooting inefficiencies
Practical experience supporting equipment installation or physical process layout adjustments
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Nice to have
Direct experience in material handling or containerisation processes
Exposure to capital project delivery
Practical knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement (CI) frameworks