Project Engineer

Leicester, Leicestershire
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We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Engineer / Project Coordinator to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone early in their projects career who is looking to develop hands-on experience within an engineering and manufacturing environment, particularly plastic injection moulding.

You will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering projects, working closely with senior engineers, production teams, suppliers, and customers. This is a great opportunity to build strong project management skills while gaining exposure to real-world manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and documentation

Coordinate day-to-day project activities to ensure tasks are completed on time and to specification

Act as a communication link between engineering, production, quality, suppliers, and customers

Assist with preparation of technical documentation, reports, and progress updates

Track project milestones, actions, and risks, escalating issues where necessary

Support procurement activities, including coordinating materials, tooling, and resources

Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and post-project reviews

Gain exposure to plastic injection moulding processes, tooling, and manufacturing workflows

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Strong organisational and time management skills

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

High attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach

Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams

Willingness to learn and develop within a project-based engineering role

Desirable:

Experience in a junior project role, project coordination, or similar support position

Background or education in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline

Exposure to plastic injection moulding, tooling, or manufacturing environments

Familiarity with project tracking tools, drawings, or technical documentation

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

Job Info
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Job Title:
Project Engineer
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary:
Competitive
Posted:
Jan 29th 2026
Closes:
Mar 1st 2026
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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