Project Engineer

Metalis Engineering Recruitment Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment firm is seeking a talented Project Engineer to design innovative products in Rotherham, England. This role involves enhancing designs to achieve performance, quality, and cost objectives while supporting product launches. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, design skills, and proficiency in CAD. Benefits include a salary of up to £40k, bonuses, life assurance, and 33 days of holiday.

Benefits

Life Assurance

33 days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Flexi-time

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Strong background in design, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering.
• Proficient in CAD and IT tools, knowledge of manufacturing processes and machining technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance products to meet performance, quality, and cost objectives.
• Provide expert input on engineering aspects during project planning.
• Ensure product designs enable efficient and cost-effective manufacturing.

Skills

Design skills

CAD proficiency

Mechanical engineering

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

IT tools

Job description

Role: Project Engineer

Location: Rotherham

Salary: Up to £40k plus quarterly bonus

We are seeking a talented Project Engineer to develop innovative and improved engineered products. This role involves contributing to the design and quotation phases of projects, ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency, and supporting the successful introduction of new products to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and enhance products to meet performance, quality, and cost objectives within agreed timelines.
• Provide expert input on engineering aspects during project planning, including application considerations and tolerances.
• Ensure product designs and drawings enable efficient and cost-effective manufacturing.
• Act as a key link between customer service teams and manufacturing to ensure smooth product launches.
• Support sales engineers and customers with technical expertise via calls, online meetings, email, and occasional travel within the UK, Europe, and globally.
• Develop technical documentation and presentations to assist the sales team in business development.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, including suppliers and manufacturers.

Person Specification

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Strong background in design, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering.
• Proficient in CAD and IT tools, with knowledge of manufacturing processes and machining technologies.
• Solid understanding of applied mechanics and engineering applications across sectors such as marine, industrial, energy, automotive, and aerospace.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £40k plus bonus
• Life Assurance
• 33 days holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexi-time