Project Design Engineer

Ashby Finance; Warwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashby Finance in Warwick is recruiting a Project Design Engineer to join an established engineering team delivering bespoke mechanical and electro-mechanical projects from concept through to installation.

You will develop innovative engineering solutions, ensuring designs are practical, manufacturable and cost-effective, while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the full project lifecycle. This role is a permanent on-site position.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design, project engineering or bespoke machinery environments.
• Proficient with Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience producing detailed drawings and BOMs.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Take ownership of design activities from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Producing 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Designing bespoke mechanical components, assemblies and engineered systems.
• Supporting New Product Development activities.
• Designing robust, cost-effective solutions with manufacturability, assembly and serviceability in mind.
• Carrying out engineering calculations and design verification activities.
• Managing technical documentation and drawing revisions.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal departments.
• Supporting projects through design, manufacture, assembly, testing, installation and commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project engineering

3D CAD

BOMs

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent (HNC/HND or apprenticeship background)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Location: Warwick
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Hours: 39.75 hours per week
Working Pattern: 7:30am - 4:15pm Monday to Thursday, 7:30am - 2:45pm Friday
Permanent

We are recruiting for an established engineering business in Warwick in the search for a Project Design Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team delivering bespoke mechanical and electro-mechanical projects from concept through to installation and commissioning.

The Role

As a Project Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing innovative engineering solutions that meet customer requirements while ensuring designs are practical, cost-effective, safe and suitable for manufacture. You will work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Designing bespoke mechanical components, assemblies and engineered systems.
• Supporting New Product Development activities.
• Designing robust, cost-effective solutions with manufacturability, assembly and serviceability in mind.
• Carrying out engineering calculations and design verification activities.
• Managing technical documentation and drawing revisions.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal departments.
• Supporting projects through design, manufacture, assembly, testing, installation and commissioning.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this Project Design Engineer position, you should have:

• Experience within mechanical design, project engineering, manufacturing or bespoke machinery environments.
• Proficiency using Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Take ownership of design activities from initial concept through to final delivery.

Desirable Experience

• Engineering degree, HNC/HND or apprenticeship background.
• Autodesk Vault experience.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics or automation systems.
• Experience with FEA, GD&T or machinery safety standards.

If you are an experienced Project Design Engineer looking to work on varied and technically challenging projects, we would like to hear from you.