Manufacturing Project Engineer - Dundee & Angus
- Dundee
- £33,000-55,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Dundee
Salary - DOE
Dayshift (Mon–Fri, early finish Friday!)
PermanentAre you a hands-on engineer with a passion for leading projects from concept to completion? Do you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and enjoy taking ownership of manufacturing improvement initiatives?Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are supporting a growing subcontract manufacturer based in Dundee in their search for a Manufacturing Project Engineer who are strong in New Production Introduction to support their electromechanical production facility. This is a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on how products move from design into scalable, efficient production.What you’ll be doing:Manage the full project lifecycle from design handover to production completion.Develop robust manufacturing documentation – routings, timings, BOMs & work instructions using ERP/MRP tools.Identify and eliminate bottlenecks using Lean & Six Sigma methods.Optimise production processes for cost, efficiency, and repeatability.Liaise across internal departments – including design, production, and quality – to ensure alignment and smooth execution.Support customer discussions to refine design for manufacturability.Lead ongoing improvements in workflow, cycle times, and tooling requirements.What we’re looking for:Degree-qualified in Electrical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).Circa 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or project engineering role - with ability to take a lead & ownership on projects.Experience with ERP or MRP systems for planning and costing.Solid understanding of technical drawings and production documentation.Knowledge of Lean methodologies; Six Sigma experience (Green Belt a bonus).Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.Why join?Competitive salary based on experienceCareer development in a growing business with exciting customer projectsAutonomy and variety in your day-to-day roleGreat working hours including early Friday finishA chance to work on genuinely interesting, niche products in a skilled teamApply now or contact:Caroline Strachancstrachan@weareninetwenty.com07825 450 978