Project Engineer

Trades Workforce Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical consultancy and engineering services provider is seeking a Project Engineer / R&D Engineer based in Warrington. The role involves delivering full project engineering scopes, producing detailed CAD models with SolidWorks, and managing small R&D projects. Ideal candidates have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and at least three years of relevant experience. This role includes hands-on assembly, testing in cleanroom environments, and requires proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM, offering a salary of up to £50k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post-graduation experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Comfortable with lab-based tasks, testing, and working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full project engineering scope across design, development, and testing.
• Produce detailed CAD models and documentation using SolidWorks and PDM.
• Support hands-on assembly, cleanroom testing, and commissioning activities.
• Analyse test data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to clients.
• Manage small R&D projects or take ownership of work packages in larger programmes.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD modelling

Project coordination

SolidWorks

PDM

Education

HND or Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Project Engineer / R&D Engineer / Mechanical Development Engineer required to join a technical consultancy and engineering services provider supporting complex projects in the space, vacuum, and advanced mechanical systems sector based in Warrington.

The successful Project Engineer will support end-to-end delivery of technical and R&D programmes, including design, analysis, testing, and reporting. You’ll manage your own tasks or project work packages, working hands‑on with mechanical assemblies, test rigs, and cleanroom systems.

You’ll have experience in mechanical design, CAD modelling, and project coordination within a high‑spec engineering environment, ideally linked to aerospace, precision mechanisms, or vacuum systems.

Package

• Up to £50k depending on experience
• Based in Warrington

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver full project engineering scope across design, development, and testing
• Produce detailed CAD models and documentation using SolidWorks and PDM
• Support hands‑on assembly, cleanroom testing, and commissioning activities
• Analyse test data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to clients
• Manage small R&D projects or take ownership of work packages in larger programmes

Requirements

• HND or Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ post‑graduation experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Proficient in SolidWorks and PDM for advanced modelling and configuration control
• Comfortable with lab‑based tasks, testing, and working in multidisciplinary teams
• Must be commutable to Warrington