Project Design Engineer – Recycling Machinery (SolidWorks)

GBR Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GBR Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading recycling/machinery business to recruit an experienced Project Engineer. You will design sheet metal and large structural components for conveyors and recycling machinery using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, including weldments and high capital equipment.

You will lead the design through to installation, develop 3D/2D drawings, create BOMs, and perform site surveys. Strong project management and collaboration with suppliers and customers are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing large-scale machinery and sheet metal components.
• Proficient in SolidWorks; AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Strong project design, management and document control skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce general arrangement drawings in 3D/2D using SolidWorks/AutoCAD.
• Create tailored manufacturing plant layouts without disrupting material flow.
• Oversee design, release, manufacture, testing and commissioning of recycling plant machinery.
• Prepare BOMs and technical documentation for fabrication.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to refine processes and costs.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Drafting 2D/3D

Sheet metal design

Fabrication knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or Degree

Tools

Tekla

Job description

GBR Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading recycling/machinery business to recruit an experienced Project Engineer. You will design sheet metal and large structural components for conveyors and recycling machinery using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, including weldments and high capital equipment.

You will lead the design through to installation, develop 3D/2D drawings, create BOMs, and perform site surveys. Strong project management and collaboration with suppliers and customers are essential.