Bespoke Machinery Project Engineer – SolidWorks Expert

Precision People; Desborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Company pension

Discretionary bonus

Overtime opportunities

Pool vehicle for site visits

Full product and systems training

Job summary

Precision People is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a well-established engineering business in the UK. The role focuses on hands-on design from concept to manufacture, installation and commissioning of bespoke machinery and systems.

You’ll work with Projects, Sales and Manufacturing to deliver integrated equipment and plant layouts, using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. This is a permanent, office-based position in NN14 with training, a pension and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project engineering or mechanical design.
• Advanced SolidWorks experience is essential.
• Experience producing GA drawings and system layouts.
• Experience designing sheet metal/fabricated components.
• Background with heavy industrial equipment or conveyors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Producing 2D and 3D General Arrangement drawings and system layouts.
• Designing using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Designing sheet metal fabrications and components for heavy industrial machinery.
• Integrating conveyors, structures and other equipment with third-party machinery.
• Developing designs around existing customer equipment and space restrictions.
• Optimising layouts to improve material flow, space utilisation and process efficiency.
• Producing BOMs and manufacturing drawings from 3D models.
• Owning projects from concept through manufacture and commissioning.
• Collaborating with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Preparing technical specifications and documentation.

Skills

SolidWorks

General Arrangement drawings

BOMs

Layout optimization

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modelling

Job description

Precision People is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a well-established engineering business in the UK. The role focuses on hands-on design from concept to manufacture, installation and commissioning of bespoke machinery and systems.

You’ll work with Projects, Sales and Manufacturing to deliver integrated equipment and plant layouts, using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. This is a permanent, office-based position in NN14 with training, a pension and a discretionary bonus.