Job Description:
Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with Krystal Technology UK Ltd, a specialist manufacturer of high-purity fused quartz and fused silica components serving the semiconductor, photonics, industrial and scientific sectors, with their search for an experienced Project Engineer.
Overall Purpose:
- Support the delivery of engineering projects across our manufacturing operation from concept through to completion.
- Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and international colleagues, you will coordinate multiple engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
- The role combines practical engineering knowledge with structured project management and offers exposure to bespoke manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Duties:
- Deliver engineering projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover.
- Develop practical engineering solutions to improve manufacturing processes, equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Produce, review and modify mechanical designs and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
- Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor supporting installations, collaborating with operations, troubleshooting engineering issues and overseeing project activities.
- Specify, source and implement new plant, machinery and engineering equipment.
- Work closely with Production and Maintenance teams to minimise disruption during project implementation.
- Coordinate contractors and ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard.
- Assist with mechanical assembly, equipment trials, testing and commissioning where required.
- Investigate equipment failures and recommend engineering improvements.
- Prepare technical specifications, risk assessments and engineering documentation.
- Manage project costs, schedules and technical deliverables.
- Support continuous improvement activities using practical engineering knowledge.
- Liaise with international colleagues, suppliers and contractors on technical projects, with occasional overseas travel as required.
Key Requirements:
- HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical or a related Engineering discipline.
- Proven experience in a hands-on Project Engineering role within manufacturing, delivering engineering or capital projects.
- Strong mechanical engineering knowledge with a good understanding of electrical systems.
- Proficient in SolidWorks.
- Excellent project planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- A recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMP or equivalent) would be advantageous.
- Experience within the oil and gas, process manufacturing or industrial engineering sectors would be advantageous.
- Experience working with international teams or multinational organisations.
- Knowledge of pressure systems, industrial gases, high-temperature manufacturing processes and Lean/Continuous Improvement principles would be advantageous.
The Package:
- Competitive salary on offer, depending on experience level.
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
- Company bonus based on performance.
- 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:15 and Friday 07:30-12:30.