Manufacturing Project Engineer
CV-LibraryNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & WearpermanentPosted: 11 August 2026
Apply NowCDM Recruitment are working with a leading global engineering organisation to recruit a Manufacturing Project Engineer for their Newcastle facility.
This is a varied role focused on engineering improvement projects across manufacturing operations, particularly around the final preparation and packing of large engineered products.
The Role
* Lead and support manufacturing improvement projects.
* Map processes and identify opportunities for standardisation, simplification and efficiency improvements.
* Apply Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies.
* Produce and update AutoCAD layouts and technical documentation.
* Develop SOPs, work standards, design rules and process documentation.
* Coordinate internal stakeholders and external contractors.
* Support manufacturing readiness, risk reviews and engineering change.
* Use structured problem solving to resolve manufacturing issues.
* Support improvements to how large products and materials move through the facility.
About You
We're interested in engineers with:
* Experience within manufacturing or engineering.
* Project engineering and/or continuous improvement experience.
* Process mapping and Lean/CI knowledge.
* AutoCAD experience.
* Strong stakeholder and project coordination skills.
* Experience delivering against challenging project schedules.
Experience within heavy engineering, offshore, subsea, marine or large-scale manufacturing would be beneficial, as would an awareness of heavy lifting/material handling, but direct logistics or subsea experience is not essential.
Package
Excellent benefits including 35 days' holiday, up to 10% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, flexible working, EV scheme and extensive development opportunities.
Interested? Apply today or contact Jordan Vaughan at CDM Recruitment for a confidential discussion
This is a varied role focused on engineering improvement projects across manufacturing operations, particularly around the final preparation and packing of large engineered products.
The Role
* Lead and support manufacturing improvement projects.
* Map processes and identify opportunities for standardisation, simplification and efficiency improvements.
* Apply Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies.
* Produce and update AutoCAD layouts and technical documentation.
* Develop SOPs, work standards, design rules and process documentation.
* Coordinate internal stakeholders and external contractors.
* Support manufacturing readiness, risk reviews and engineering change.
* Use structured problem solving to resolve manufacturing issues.
* Support improvements to how large products and materials move through the facility.
About You
We're interested in engineers with:
* Experience within manufacturing or engineering.
* Project engineering and/or continuous improvement experience.
* Process mapping and Lean/CI knowledge.
* AutoCAD experience.
* Strong stakeholder and project coordination skills.
* Experience delivering against challenging project schedules.
Experience within heavy engineering, offshore, subsea, marine or large-scale manufacturing would be beneficial, as would an awareness of heavy lifting/material handling, but direct logistics or subsea experience is not essential.
Package
Excellent benefits including 35 days' holiday, up to 10% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, flexible working, EV scheme and extensive development opportunities.
Interested? Apply today or contact Jordan Vaughan at CDM Recruitment for a confidential discussion