Design Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Pertemps; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Wolverhampton seeks a Design Engineer to support engineering projects from concept to delivery, ensuring technical and administrative requirements are met. Applicants need UK nationality and relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience. The firm values strong project administration and design skills.

Qualifications

• EITB-approved apprenticeship required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Mechanical Design/Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Compile and monitor project plans, files, and status reports.
• Provide technical and administrative support across project phases.
• Assist during procurement, build, and test phases.
• Generate procurement lists, raise RFQs and purchase orders.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering principles

Project administration

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 5

ONC/HNC (minimum Level 4)

City & Guilds T4/T6 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting engineering projects from concept through to delivery. Working closely with project and procurement teams, you will ensure engineering standards are met and that technical and administrative project requirements are completed efficiently.

Please note: Applicants must be UK Nationals and will be required to pass security vetting prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Compiling, monitoring, and updating project plans, files, and status reports.
• Providing technical and administrative support across project phases.
• Supporting drawing and parts list release/modification.
• Assisting during procurement, build, and test phases.
• Generating procurement lists, raising RFQs and purchase orders.
• Overseeing goods inwards approval and allocation to projects.
• Carrying out additional project-related tasks as required by senior management.

Qualifications and skills

• SVQ/NVQ Level 5, ONC/HNC (minimum Level 4), or City & Guilds T4/T6 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Completed EITB-approved apprenticeship.
• Solid understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles.
• Strong background in design, engineering, and/or project administration.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word.
• Experience of at least 5 years in a Mechanical Design/Manufacturing environment.