Project EngineerManchester

We're hiring: Project Engineer

Fractory is transforming how manufacturing gets done - we run the full service from quoting to manufacturing and delivery, and take responsibility for every step. You're used to ordering almost anything online in a couple of minutes; we're making manufacturing procurement work the same way, without waiting days for quotes.

As a Project Engineer , you'll own customer orders across a range of industries - with a prime focus on sheet metal and CNC - combining technical expertise with strong communication and project management to drive every project from quote to delivery.

You'll love this if you...

• Hold an engineering degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or similar)
• Bring 3+ years of engineering and manufacturing experience
• Are proficient in CAD software (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, AutoCAD)
• Have experience in technical project management
• Are skilled in root cause analysis and complex problem-solving
• Stay organised in fast-moving, dynamic environments
• Communicate and collaborate well in international settings
• Juggle multiple priorities and hit deadlines without dropping quality

Bonus points if you...

• Have a real appetite for technical challenges and follow industry developments
• Are proactive and can manage your workload independently
• Love sharing knowledge and best practices across the team
• Bring sharp organisational skills and deliver with precision

What you'll do:

You'll be the engineer behind the order - turning customer drawings into manufacturable, well-priced, on-time projects, and stepping in to solve problems when things get complex.

Quoting & manufacturability

• Analyse customer specifications, drawings, and requirements to assess manufacturability and flag potential risks
• Recommend optimal designs and materials for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and quality
• Prepare accurate, competitive quotes based on production costs, timeline estimates, quality, and material procurement
• Partner with the sales team to align quotes with customer expectations and project constraints

Production & problem-solving

• Proactively identify and resolve issues throughout production, minimising delays and keeping execution smooth
• Lead the problem-solving process on troubled orders, coordinating sales, suppliers, and customers to a resolution

Collaboration & continuous improvement

• Work continuously with our supplier network to improve performance
• Manage communication and collaboration across internal teams and external partners
• Identify and implement improvements that continually refine our processes and workflows

What you get:

• Competitive salary

• Equity options

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays

• Juno flexible benefits platform

• MediCash healthcare reimbursement

• Pension scheme (3% from Fractory)

• Regular team events & socials

• UK office + hybrid working (office days: Monday-Wednesday)

• Cycle to Work scheme

• International team and modern tooling

A genuinely scoped role with clear KPIs and real ownership, in a function that's being built around you - not a seat in a rigid org

Hiring process (quick & clear):

• 30-min screening call with our People Operations Manager UK
  • 30-min deep dive with Milap (UK Sales Director)
  • Technical skill assignment
  • Manchester office meet-up, presentation, with Sales Director and Head of Account Management
  • Final 30-min call with leadership

We keep the entire process smooth and respectful of your time - expect 2-3 weeks from first chat to offer.

Ready to apply? At Fractory, we value quality, ownership, and courage. If you love solving real-world technical problems, learning fast, and delivering with precision, you'll feel right at home. Hit apply and take the next step in your career with us!

Department Sales UK Locations Manchester Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time