Design and Development Project Engineer

Rise Technical; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company seeks a Design and Development Project Engineer to manage Instrumentation projects and support the Production Manager. The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing, a degree in engineering, and a strong understanding of design principles. This role offers the opportunity for progression into project management, training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Training

Progression

Early Finish Fridays

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Degree / HNC / HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience in Design and Development within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques such as welding, machining, and 3D printing beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage Instrumentation projects from cradle to grave.
• Support production manager with project scheduling, cost, and profitability.
• Liaise with engineering, quality, and manufacturing departments.

Skills

Design and Development

Manufacturing Techniques

Project Management

Mechanical Principles

Electrical Principles

Electronic Principles

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

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25.06.2025

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09.08.2025

Job Description:

Design and Development Project Engineer

£35,000 - £45,000 + Training + Progression + Early Finish Fridays + Company Benefits

Are you experienced in Design and Development, looking to take the next step in your career with a specialist global company in a technically interesting role?

On offer is the opportunity to progress into a project management role where you will be involved with and helping to manage projects from cradle to grave, with opportunities to further progress your career.

The company operates worldwide across a range of sectors within Manufacturing and Engineering, and as a result of their ongoing success, they are continuing to grow their team.

The day-to-day of this role includes cradle to grave management of Instrumentation projects, including providing reports, liaising with different departments, developing manufacturing flows, and overall support for the production manager.

The ideal candidate will have sound knowledge of Design and Development and a background in Manufacturing environments. The candidate must also be well-organized and willing to learn a more logistics-based role. Those with no project management experience are encouraged to apply.

The Role:

• Supporting the Production Manager with the management of projects from cradle to grave
• Project reports including schedule, cost, and profitability
• Identifying project risks and developing mitigation plans
• Developing and maintaining bill of materials (BoM)
• Developing manufacturing flow for each project as required
• Liaising with manufacturing, quality, and engineering departments
• Office-based with occasional travel

The Person:

• Degree / HNC / HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Design and Development background
• Experience of manufacturing techniques, such as welding, brazing, soldering, machining (turning and milling), 3D printing, metal coating, and heat treatment processes
• Understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronic principles
• Any previous experience with precision engineering / production is highly advantageous