Job Description

Project Engineer (Mechanical/Development)
Location:
Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Sector:
Job type:
Salary:
xc2xa332000.00 - xc2xa336000.00 per annum
Contact:
Phil Pitman
Email:
Phil.Pitman@yolkrecruitment.com
Job ref:
BBBH39056
Published:
about 21 hours ago
Duration:
Permanent
Expiry date:
23 July 2025
Start date:
ASAP
Project Engineer
South Wales
xc2xa332,000 - xc2xa336,000
Yolk Engineering is exclusively managing a new opportunity with a leading advanced manufacturing business, known for its high-spec products and strong reputation for quality and innovation. This role blends project management and hands-on problem-solving across a diverse product range, giving you a key part to play in how products are introduced and supported on site.
You'll bring knowledge of project management tools and techniques with practical experience of leading projects either through education or in industry, and while this isn't a mechanical design role your experience of mechanical product development will be put to good use in optimising products for manufacturing.
You'll need to be willing to learn new technical fields and have the confidence to communicate and present to colleagues at all levels of the business.
What you'll be doing

• Leading new product introduction (NPI) projects - running timelines, coordinating actions, and making sure your product is ready for manufacture
• Supporting the production line as a technical expert - helping install new equipment, improve processes and problem-solve when things go wrong
• Liaising with Design to improve manufacturability
• Getting involved in hands-on technical tasks - investigating product faults, contributing to fixture and jig design, and helping to train others in your specialist area
• Acting as the key contact for all things related to your assigned product or project, including reporting on progress, highlighting risks, and keeping things moving day-to-day

This is a broad and varied role. Some days will be focused on planning and coordination, others on technical fault finding or design input. You'll have structure to guide you, but freedom to shape your own workload and make a real impact.
What we're looking for

• A background in mechanical engineering - either through an HND or hands-on industry experience. Electrical knowledge a bonus.
• A practical problem-solver with some experience in diagnosing faults and thinking critically to get to root cause
• Comfortable with project management tasks - organising people, plans and actions, ideally with some experience of tools like Gantt charts or root cause frameworks
• An understanding of production environments and how engineering supports manufacturing
• Good communication skills and the confidence to deal with different departments and stakeholders
• An interest in automation, process improvement or next-gen manufacturing tech is a bonus

And this is what you'll get in return

• xc2xa332,000 - xc2xa336,000 depending on experience
• Company pension with generous contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Extensive training resources and time for development
• Clear progression routes and real examples of internal growth

Ready to take the next step?
If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Project Engineer role, apply now.
Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.