Design And Project Engineer

Dutton Recruitment; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) is seeking a Design and Project Engineer for a contract position based with our client in Stoke. Immediate start available. Day rate: £400 to £450 per day, depending on experience and skillset.

The role focuses on delivering practical design solutions, managing projects to completion, and ensuring client satisfaction while maintaining high-quality outputs and on-time delivery. International travel may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive design engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong project management and coordination from concept to completion.
• Ability to liaise with clients and suppliers to meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineered design solutions aligned with client needs and project timelines.
• Lead design reviews and ensure drawings meet manufacturing standards.
• Manage external contractors and inputs to support project delivery.
• Prepare quotations and cost estimates for client proposals.
• Ensure quality, schedule and cost targets are met throughout the project.

Skills

Design engineering

Project management

Client liaison

Travel readiness

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Manufacturing knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) are recruiting for:

We are looking for a Design and Project Engineer for a contract position based with our client in Stoke

Immediate start available (subject to interview process)

Day rate: £400 to £450 per day (depending on experience and skillset)

Purpose of Role

Aid in achieving the company's business goals through the effective design of solutions for clients, project management and driving projects through to completion and customer satisfaction.

Deliver design services to support business development and operational functions.

Provide technical and engineering support and assistance to other functions within and external to the business.

Develop and maintain good internal relationships to ensure project deliverables are achieved in a timely manner.

Identify design team requirements, including necessary resources and skills.

Ensure quality performance levels are maintained in line with company targets.

Ensure output levels are maintained in line with company targets.

Day-to-day management of external contractors, providing input into projects.

Major Accountabilities

Design and Project Management

• Ensure designs are focused towards achieving the estimated costing of the project.
• Ensure lead times for completing designs are in line with client expectations.
• Ensure all structural calculations are correct, taking external advice where necessary.
• Ensure all drawings meet required standards prior to issue for manufacture.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet the client's requirements and project delivery dates and costs.
• Ensure quality levels are measured and reported.
• Ensure output levels are measured and reported.

Preparation of Quotations

• Establish client requirements and provide input into solutions as required.
• Prepare concept drawings for use during the sales process.
• Provide project costing estimates prior to quotation.

Project & Design Review

• Attend Design Review meetings as required, both internally and at client sites.
• Report on progress and results against agreed goals.
• Promptly address any exceptions and immediately flag significant problems or project slippages to Senior Management.

Measurable Objectives

• Financial - Design lead time versus quoted time.
• Productivity - Design lead time versus actual lead time.
• Quality Performance - First Time Right percentage and volume of non-conformances.
• On-Time Delivery - Actual versus latest agreed dates.
• Employee Capabilities & Versatility - Identify training requirements and ensure training is completed to plan.

Standards

• Comply fully with and maintain company business procedures, quality standards, Health & Safety regulations, housekeeping and information systems within the scope of the position.
• Work with the Quality Assurance team to develop any new standards required by major clients.

Competences Required of Job Holder:

• Education - Whilst Formal Qualifications are important, this role demands experience and product knowledge.
• Driving experience & ability to travel to client and supplier sites, as required
• International Travel where required.
• Relevant product application and industry sector knowledge
• Experience of working in/with manufacturing/engineering industry.
• Proven management leadership and communication skills
• Detailed design engineering capabilities
• Engineering, design, draughting and manufacturing process appreciation
• Project planning and management skills
• IT skills - incl. MS Office suite, MS Project & file management
• CAD Software (AutoCAD, Solidworks (preferred) etc)
• Communication skills - written & verbal
• Time management and 5S methodologies
• Product and factory Health & Safety standards - incl. working at height, etc.