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Project Engineer

Optima UKDerby, Derbyshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Project Engineer role offers fantastic opportunities for growth within an innovative manufacturing company specializing in advanced composite technologies, with a competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000 and hybrid flexibility. You'll thrive here if you're a degree-qualified engineer with project management experience in manufacturing, eager to take ownership of projects from concept to delivery and collaborate across diverse teams. Apply today to contribute to exciting development programs with a reputable industry leader!

Quick Overview

Salary
£40k - £45k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Location: Derby

Commutable from:Nottingham, Burton upon Trent, Loughborough, Leicester, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Tamworth and surrounding areas.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

About the Company:

Our client is an innovative manufacturing business specialising in advanced composite technologies. Working with a range of customers from growing businesses to global OEMs, they deliver both commercial manufacturing projects and cutting-edge development programmes across a variety of industries.

About the Role:

They are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to take ownership of a variety of engineering projects from concept through to delivery. This is a varied role requiring strong organisational skills, technical understanding and the ability to coordinate activities across multiple departments.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Candidates from manufacturing environments such as injection moulding, plastics, composites or similar industries are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage projects from planning through to delivery.
  • Coordinate activities across engineering, production and supply chain teams.
  • Liaise with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders.
  • Monitor project timelines, costs and deliverables.
  • Support process improvements and new product development.
  • Ensure projects meet quality, safety and operational requirements.

About You:

  • Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline.
  • Previous experience in a project engineering, manufacturing engineering or project management role.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Injection moulding, plastics, composites or tooling experience would be advantageous.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Project Engineer position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.


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