Project Engineer Manchester
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
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
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
Contact Mariell Saar Head of People \& Culture – HR
Manchester
Perks working in Fractory
Just the right time to join us
The rocket in manufacturing is taking off. We have all the right tools to bring our vision to life \- proven model, funds and ambition. Yet we are still in the beginning of our journey, so now is probably the best time to join and help us build a unified platform for manufacturing industry.
Stock options
In addition to competitive pay, we offer stock options to ensure that everyone is fairly rewarded for their efforts. Every employee should own part of the company.
Sports and healthcare ️
It is very important for us to have healthy employees, therefore we have joined Viveo Health which provides instant access to doctors in case of any issues. Also each team member is able to use 100€ per quarter for health activities via Stebby app.
Flexible work
We have hybrid to remote working arrangements.
International team ️
We have offices in the Nordics and the UK, so you’ll get to meet people from all over the world from different walks of life.
Who are the people we are looking for?
In the first place, we really look for drive and intelligence. Hence people who learn quickly and care about those around them. Skills and experience only add to these trades.
As we grow, people at Fractory have started off with one position, but quickly grew to lead a team of people, thus making an even greater impact on how manufacturing can be more sustainable and efficient.
About Fractory
Fractory is a software company providing a platform solution to optimize outsourcing in the manufacturing industry.
Please find out more by watching a video about how our client found our on\-demand metal fabrication platform and how it works!
Founded in 2017
Co\-workers 50\+
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