Project Manager – Engineering (Food Processing & Packaging Industry)
Location: Rochester, Kent
Salary: Up to £45,000 + perks
Benefits: 25 days + BH, PPE & Workplace Pension, Healthcare (On-demand GP via Sage)
Our client, a leading supplier of specialist machinery to the food processing and packaging sector across the UK and Ireland, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team. Their customers range from major PLCs to independent producers, offering diverse and exciting challenges in the role.
About You
We’re looking for a problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a proven track record in project management within an engineering environment. The ideal candidate will be:
* Confident, determined, and resultsdriven
* Committed to continuous improvement in skills, office operations, and business processes
* Professional in telephone and faceto-face communications
* Highly organised with excellent notetaking and record-keeping skills
* Efficient in managing and prioritising workloads
Required Qualifications & Experience
Leadership experience within an engineering environment
Proficiency in DraftSight and SolidWorks
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Expertise in material selection
Experience designing automated equipment
FMCG sector experience (highly desirable)
Key Responsibilities
Project & Sales Support: Ensure accuracy and feasibility of solutions and quotes
Customer Liaison: Engage directly with clients and conduct site surveys across the UK & Ireland
Design & Engineering:
* Lead system design reviews with sales, electrical, and production teams
* Create detailed 2D & 3D models using DraftSight and SolidWorks
* Produce high-quality manufacturing drawings
* Work closely with the electrical design team throughout the process
* Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), cut lists, and installation drawings
Process & Workflow Management: Identify and implement improvements in processes and workflows
Stock & Supplier Coordination: Monitor material/component stock, liaise with suppliers, place orders, and track deliveries
Production Oversight: Track design and production progress, troubleshoot errors, and drive efficiency improvements
Project Management: Oversee projects from quotation to installation, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution
Documentation & Compliance: Generate technical documentation, machine manuals, and maintain data in a PDM system
Team Leadership: Manage engineering personnel in the factory and a design engineer
Strategic Planning: Review plans with Directors to assess feasibility
If you’re an experienced engineering professional looking to take ownership of projects in a dynamic and growing company, we want to hear from you!
Apply today