Project Delivery Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a Project Delivery / Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing team in Chorley on a permanent basis. This is a varied and hands-on role that combines manufacturing engineering expertise with project delivery responsibilities.

Approximately 70% of the role is focused on manufacturing engineering activities, including production methods, process improvement, manufacturing planning and technical support. The remaining 30% involves supporting the successful delivery of projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges, improving production processes and working closely with project teams to deliver technically complex work.

As Manufacturing Engineer / Project Delivery Engineer, you will:

• Develop and optimise manufacturing methods, routings and production processes.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and client requirements to support manufacture.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams and subcontractors.
• Drive continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives.
• Support Project Managers in the delivery of contracts, products and engineering solutions.
• Monitor quality, project progress, risks and delivery performance.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality and commercial teams.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and provide accurate progress updates.
• Support planning, scheduling and programme delivery activities.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

Essential

• Proven experience working within a Manufacturing Engineering environment.
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an Engineering or Manufacturing-related discipline.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production methods and engineering documentation.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience using MRP or ERP systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst coordinating activities across multiple teams.

Highly Desirable

• Experience leading, supervising or managing teams.
• Experience delivering engineering projects or managing programmes of work.
• Exposure to fabrication, welding, machining or mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of project planning, change control, risk management and continuous improvement methodologies.