Mechanical Project Design Engineer

Progressive; Blackwater; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Progressive in Camberley, Surrey, is seeking a Mechanical Project Design Engineer to own the design and delivery of complex mechanical systems across the full project lifecycle. The role offers hybrid working, exposure to aerospace/defence sectors, and the chance to engage with customers and suppliers on technically challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Strong 3D CAD experience with Inventor, SolidWorks or Creo.
• Experience designing complex mechanical systems or equipment.
• Experience supporting projects through full engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical system design and development for complex projects.
• 3D CAD modelling and detailed engineering drawings.
• Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly.
• Customer and supplier engagement and technical problem solving.
• Site surveys, installation and commissioning activities.
• Engineering reporting and documentation.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Engineering calculations

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Mechanical Project Design Engineer

Location: Camberley, Surrey

Commutable from: Camberley, Farnborough, Aldershot, Guildford, Woking, Bracknell, Basingstoke, Reading, Fleet, Ascot and surrounding areas

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hybrid Working Available

Mechanical Project Design Engineer | Aerospace & Defence | Surrey | £50,000 - £55,000

A Engineering Specialist for the Aerospace, Defence and Advanced Engineering sectors is seeking a Mechanical Project Design Engineer to join its expanding engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer or Mechanical Systems Engineer looking to take ownership of complex engineering projects throughout the full project lifecycle.

Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you will be involved in the design, development and delivery of bespoke mechanical systems and engineered equipment, supporting projects from concept and detailed design through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.

Unlike many traditional Mechanical Design Engineer positions, this role offers genuine exposure to project delivery, customer interaction, supplier engagement and site-based engineering activities.

The Mechanical Project Design Engineer Role

As a Mechanical Project Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering technically challenging projects for customers operating within highly regulated engineering sectors.

Responsibilities will include:

• Mechanical system design and development
• 3D CAD modelling and detailed engineering drawings
• Pressure systems, piping and fluid handling equipment
• Structural and fabricated assemblies
• Engineering calculations and FEA activities
• Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Customer and supplier engagement
• Technical problem solving and project support
• Site surveys, installation and commissioning activities
• Technical documentation and engineering reporting

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Strong 3D CAD experience using Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo or similar
• Experience designing complex mechanical systems or engineered equipment
• Knowledge of pressure systems, piping, structures or industrial equipment
• Experience supporting projects through the full engineering lifecycle
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Practical and solutions-focused engineering mindset

Industry Backgrounds Considered

• Aerospace
• Defence
• Special Purpose Machinery
• Industrial Equipment
• Process Plant
• Water Treatment
• Oil & Gas
• Energy
• Capital Equipment
• Mechanical Handling
• EPC Projects
• Complex Mechanical Systems

What's On Offer?

• Salary up to £55,000 + Package
• Full Project Lifecycle Involvement
• Diverse and Technically Challenging Projects
• UK and International Travel
• Long-Term Career Development
• High Levels of Technical Ownership
• Supportive Engineering Environment

If you're a Mechanical Project Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer or Mechanical Systems Engineer who is based in the Camberley area and is looking for an opportunity to work on complex engineering projects from concept through to commissioning, we'd like to hear from you.