Project Design Engineer

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm based in Kettering seeks a Design Engineer / Project Engineer. The successful candidate will manage various engineering projects and must have extensive experience in sheet metal design and proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD. The role includes responsibilities such as producing technical drawings, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring successful project delivery. A strong understanding of industry regulations is also required, alongside a mechanical or manufacturing engineering qualification.

Benefits

Salary of £50,000 depending on experience

Pension

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal and fabricated product design is essential.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards is necessary.
• Experience in special purpose machinery or conveyor design is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering and technical aspects of projects from concept to delivery.
• Produce arrangement drawings and integrate products into layouts.
• Work with sales and project teams to finalize layouts before project launch.
• Design, model, and detail products for manufacture using SolidWorks.
• Attend site to take or verify measurements and support on-site activities.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Sheet metal design

Fabricated product design

Education

HNC or equivalent in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

MRP system

3D and 2D CAD

Job description

Design Engineer / Project Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer required to join a well-established engineering company based in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The successful Project Engineer will be responsible for managing the engineering and technical aspects of projects from initial concept through to design, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning, working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.

The Project Engineer will have experience in sheet metal and fabricated product design, with skills in 3D and 2D CAD, ideally SolidWorks and AutoCAD, as well as experience in special purpose machinery, conveyors, or similar engineered equipment.

Package
Salary £50,000 depending on experience
Pension
Benefits package

Role
Produce arrangement drawings in 3D and/or 2D for projects and sales
Integrate products such as conveyors, structures, and ancillary equipment with third-party machinery into complete plant layouts
Work with sales and project teams to finalise layouts and gain customer approval before project launch
Design, model, and detail products for manufacture using SolidWorks
Create and manage BOMs within the MRP system
Produce and maintain technical documents, manuals, and specifications
Attend site to take or verify measurements
Support manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and testing activities on site when required
Improve existing designs and processes for efficiency and cost reduction
Work closely with the Head of Projects and Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery

Requirements
Experience as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, or similar role within mechanical or manufacturing engineering
Experience in sheet metal and fabricated product design is essential
Experience in special purpose machinery or conveyor design is desirable
Proficient in SolidWorks 2024 and AutoCAD 2D
Understanding of electrical engineering
Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards
HNC or equivalent qualification in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
Must be able to commute to Kettering