Mechanical Project Engineer

Hays; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Cambridge is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to oversee project life cycles from design to handover. The role involves managing multiple projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring deliverables are met. Benefits include an enhanced pension and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Annual bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Project engineering experience in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Experience with design and specification of industrial chemical processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead multiple projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Create and maintain mechanical specifications, drawings, and documentation.

Skills

Project engineering

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Tools

AUTOCAD

Inventor CAD

Job description

Cambridge

Salary: Negotiable Depending on experience

Monday-Friday, flexible hours between 7am-7pm

The company:

You will be joining a market-leading manufacturing business specialising in the production of equipment and components used in aerospace, defence, and industrial industries.

The role:

The Mechanical Project Engineer will be part of a small team involved in various projects, overseeing full project life cycles from design, construction, installation, commissioning, to handover, ensuring key deliverables of cost, time, and performance are met.

Offering benefits such as an enhanced pension, annual bonus, flexible working arrangements, and more, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

1. Manage and lead multiple projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
2. Collaborate with teams across the business, including sales, design, and shop floor.
3. Communicate effectively with stakeholders and demonstrate leadership.
4. Create and maintain mechanical specifications, drawings, and documentation; conduct tender analysis and validation; review design and construction; oversee commissioning and handover.
5. Manage project timelines, ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule.
6. Oversee budget management.

Additional duties may be required beyond this list.

Skills and experience required:

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Project engineering experience in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Experience with design and specification of industrial chemical processes or similar.
• Proficiency with AUTOCAD or Inventor CAD.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Additional requirements:

Applicants must have full UK working rights; sponsorship is not available for this role.

Next steps:

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