Project Engineer

HUNTER SELECTION; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Project Engineer to lead complex engineering projects in Plymouth, Devon. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, showcasing strong project management and CAD skills. Benefits include a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000, hybrid working flexibility, and a clear career development path.

Benefits

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working flexibility (2 days working from home)

Clear career development path and role autonomy

Collaborative, high-impact team environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 5 years' engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with CAD software, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of electrical controls (e.g. PLCs, pneumatics, AC/DC drives).
• Proven ability in problem-solving using 8D, FMEA, or similar techniques.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project).
• Clear communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexible, detail-oriented and confident working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with regulations.
• Create detailed technical designs, specifications and documentation using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and identify solutions to technical issues.
• Recommend and implement process improvements across the site.
• Maintain and update technical records, drawings and project documentation.
• Stay current with industry technologies and introduce new materials or methods.

Skills

Degree in Engineering

5+ years' engineering experience

Proficiency with CAD software

Understanding of electrical controls

Problem-solving abilities

Strong IT skills

Clear communication skills

Flexible and detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Engineer

Plymouth, Devon

55,000 - 60,000

• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working flexibility (2 days working from home)
• Clear career development path and role autonomy
• Collaborative, high-impact team environment
• Opportunity to lead Capex and strategic improvement projects

Are you a mechanically biased engineer with a passion for delivering complex projects and driving continuous improvement?

We're looking for an Project Engineer to join our client's high-performing team, taking ownership of engineering projects from design through to delivery. Reporting to the Engineering Director, this is a key role supporting the business with equipment maintenance, process improvements, and innovation across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with regulations
• Create detailed technical designs, specifications and documentation using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and identify solutions to technical issuesRecommend and implement process improvements across the site
• Maintain and update technical records, drawings and project documentation
• Stay current with industry technologies and introduce new materials or methods where beneficial

Key Skills

• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college
• Minimum 5 years' engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with CAD software, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of electrical controls (e.g. PLCs, pneumatics, AC/DC drives)
• Proven ability in problem-solving using 8D, FMEA, or similar techniques
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project)
• Clear communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Flexible, detail-oriented and confident working under pressure

If this sounds like your next career move - or if you're exploring similar opportunities - please get in touch with our Managing Consultant Oliver O'Hare (url removed) for a confidential chat.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.