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Project Engineer

Posted 08 April 2026
Salary Competitive Salary
LocationGateshead
Industry Sector Technical
ReferenceJ140324
Job FunctionProduction Engineering

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

  • A full time and permanent role from day 1!

  • A competitive basic salary

  • Free onsite parking

  • Company Pension

  • Holiday entitlement

  • Immediate starts available

  • A diverse and interesting role

 

MTrec’s new job opportunity:

 

We are seeking a practical, hands-on Project Engineer to support the delivery of engineering services across the full product lifecycle.

This role combines technical problem-solving with project coordination, working across design, production, maintenance, and repair activities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting both new and existing products, ensuring they remain functional, compliant, and fit for purpose throughout their lifecycle.

 

If you meet the job specification below; apply now for an immediate response!

 

The job you will do:

  • Deliver and support engineering projects and technical services at both site and workshop locations

  • Diagnose faults and contribute to the repair and maintenance of customer equipment

  • Support the design, production, and ongoing improvement of products

  • Manage and coordinate multiple engineering workstreams across different disciplines

  • Act as a point of contact for internal teams, suppliers, and customers

  • Identify and resolve technical issues, both hands-on and desk-based

  • Support and maintain existing/legacy products still in service

  • Manage component obsolescence, identifying suitable replacements or upgrades

  • Process and implement engineering changes and improvements

  • Contribute to logistics support activities (spares, maintenance planning, documentation)

  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and commercial teams

  • Engage directly with customers to understand and resolve technical issues

  • Present technical findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner

  • Work effectively with suppliers and external partners

 

About you:

  • Broad engineering knowledge across multiple disciplines

  • Experience managing multiple technical tasks or small projects simultaneously

  • Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach

  • Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience delivering engineering work in regulated or safety-critical environments

  • Experience supporting products through their full lifecycle (design to in-service support)

  • Strong engineering knowledge and experience (academic or vocational)

  • Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) preferred

  • Proactive, curious, and methodical approach

  • Comfortable working in small, collaborative teams

  • Able to balance hands-on technical work with coordination responsibilities

  • Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Willingness to travel (UK and occasional international)

  • Ability to meet required background/security checks