Mechanical Design Project Engineer — 3D CAD & Costing

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

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Company pension

Medical scheme

On-site parking

Training and development

Clean working environment

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a Project Engineer – Mechanical Design in Desborough, Northamptonshire. The role focuses on producing detailed 3D/2D drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for new projects, while leading engineering activities and mentoring junior staff.

You will liaise with sales and projects teams to keep designs within budget, and review existing designs after site installation to ensure optimal performance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a project engineer within the structural steel industry (essential)
• Proven ability to read and create technical drawings and specifications (essential)
• Knowledge of SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD CAD packages to produce detailed engineering drawings and specifications (advantageous)
• Experience working with sheet metal and fabrication (advantageous)
• Relevant design engineering qualifications (advantageous)
• Team player and collaborative mindset (essential)

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D and 2D drawings and specifications using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for conveyors, structural steel and ancillary equipment on new projects
• Lead projects effectively and provide engineering support to all departments
• Mentor and train other staff to ensure design quality and delivery
• Conduct cost analyses to ensure projects remain cost-effective
• Review and improve existing designs and visit customer sites as required to validate installations

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Technical drawings

Project management

Cost analysis

Mentoring

Education

Design engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Interaction Technical is seeking a Project Engineer – Mechanical Design in Desborough, Northamptonshire. The role focuses on producing detailed 3D/2D drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for new projects, while leading engineering activities and mentoring junior staff.

You will liaise with sales and projects teams to keep designs within budget, and review existing designs after site installation to ensure optimal performance and cost efficiency.