Project Design Engineer

Apex Recruitment; Warwick; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Recruitment is recruiting for an established engineering business in Warwick to appoint a Project Design Engineer. This role involves developing innovative mechanical solutions from concept through to installation, working with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet cost, safety and manufacturability targets.

You will produce 3D CAD models, detailed drawings and BOMs, and contribute to NPD activities while maintaining technical documentation and design records throughout the project

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Manufacturing processes

Engineering principles

Communication

Education

Engineering degree / HNC/HND / apprenticeship

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

3D CAD software

Job description

Project Design Engineer

Location: Warwick
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.