Lead Mechanical Design Project Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £45k-£50k

32 days holiday

Company pension

Medical scheme

On-site parking

Training & development

Job summary

Interaction Technical is recruiting a Project Engineer – Mechanical Design for a growing team in Wellingborough. You will create 3D/2D drawings and specifications for conveyors and associated equipment, using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Ideal candidates will have prior project engineering experience in structural steel or similar, and be able to work with cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay within budget and meet performance targets.

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous experience as a project engineer in structural steel or similar industries.
• Essential: Proven ability to read and create technical drawings and specifications.
• Advantageous: Knowledge of SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD for detailed drawings.
• Advantageous: Experience with sheet metal and fabrication.
• Advantageous: Relevant design engineering qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D and 2D drawings and specifications using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for conveyors, structural steel and ancillary equipment.
• Collaborate with sales and projects to ensure budgets and cost-effectiveness.
• Review and improve existing designs, visiting customer sites if required to verify installation performance.
• Lead projects, provide engineering support across departments and mentor staff.
• Carry out cost analysis to ensure projects are cost-effective.
• Produce documentation and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Project engineering

Technical drawings reading/writing

Team player

Education

Design engineering qualifications

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Interaction Technical is recruiting a Project Engineer – Mechanical Design for a growing team in Wellingborough. You will create 3D/2D drawings and specifications for conveyors and associated equipment, using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Ideal candidates will have prior project engineering experience in structural steel or similar, and be able to work with cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay within budget and meet performance targets.