Engineering Projects & Reliability Lead

Job Title: Engineering Projects & Reliability Lead
Location: Manchester
Salary: £50,000 – £53,000 + 10% Bonus + Outstanding Benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-time (Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours/week)

Industry: FMCG Manufacturing

Are you an experienced Engineer with a passion for driving reliability maintenance improvements and leading impactful onsite engineering projects?

Join a global leader in FMCG manufacturer at a state-of-the-art facility in Manchester, where engineering innovation, growth, and operational excellence are the core focus.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary: £50,000 - £53,000 + 10% bonus
• 33 days holiday + Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Health care plan & retailer discounts
• Long service awards, bike scheme, and enhanced parental leave
• Join a globally recognized brand with an entrepreneurial work environment.
• Work at an automated, award-winning facility known for best-in-class engineering standards.

Your Role: Engineering Projects & Reliability Lead

As an Engineering Projects & Reliability Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in boosting our engineering and operational efficiency through cutting-edge projects.

You will:

• Lead CAPEX and reliability-focused projects to improve machine performance and reduce downtime
• Deliver continuous improvement strategies using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen methodologies
• Analyze maintenance data and develop KPIs to enhance equipment reliability
• Provide technical engineering support for troubleshooting and optimizing processes
• Manage the full lifecycle of engineering projects, from design to installation and commissioning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Spearhead the maintenance reliability plan and ensure compliance with engineering standards

What We're Looking For: Engineering Projects & Reliability Lead

• Engineering degree or equivalent (HNC/NVQ Level 3)
• Experience in FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Proficiency in Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Proven track record in managing engineering projects and reliability improvement initiatives
• Ability to analyse data and develop actionable insights for performance improvement.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, project management tools, and process optimization

Bonus Skills:

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Project management certification (PRINCE2 or similar)

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Be part of a dedicated team that's setting world-class engineering standards. Apply now to join a company where your skills will make a direct impact on driving innovation and reliability.

To Apply: Contact Mike Butler at or send your CV to

Candidates with experience in similar roles like Reliability Engineer, Project Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, or Asset Care Engineer, Reliability & Continuous Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement & Reliability Engineer, Manufacturing Reliability Engineer, Engineering Reliability & Improvement Specialist are encouraged to apply.

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