Project Engineer - Busbar

Mardix Ltd.; Kendal; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Life Insurance

Cycle to Work

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Flexible/Hybrid work based on function

Volunteer days

Employee Assistance Programme

Sick pay scheme

Mental Health First Aiders on site

Discount programs

Job summary

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new company, Axiom, planned for Q1 2027. The role of Project Engineer is based in Kendal and links Sales, Engineering, Production and Project Management to ensure customer designs meet high standards.

The position involves coordinating technical planning, supporting tenders, reviewing designs, producing calculations, and acting as the technical contact on live projects while collaborating with Quality and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Strong communication with all levels of stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to interpret technical specs and produce clear docs.
• Willingness to travel up to ~20% of contracted time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project planning and design with execution.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure designs meet standards and regulations.
• Turn tenders into deliverable designs with engineering review.
• Prepare project-specific design calculations and analyses.
• Act as technical point of contact for live projects and vendor calls.
• Support manufacturing during build, assembly and testing.
• Review O&M manuals and training materials.
• Assist RCA reporting with Quality team collaboration.
• Support employee training and engagement.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Line Manager.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Willing to travel

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Project Engineer, located in Kendal.

As a Project Engineer, you will act as the link between the Sales, Engineering, Production, and Project Management teams. You will provide technical oversight to ensure customer designs and specifications are delivered to the highest standards.

What a typical day looks like:

• Coordination of project technical planning and design with execution.
• Support the sales team during tender submissions by ensuring technical compliance with relevant standards and regulations and providing guidance on specification CDE and technical submittals.
• Work with the electrical and mechanical engineering teams to turn successful tenders into deliverable designs and review those designs to confirm the proposed solution.
• Prepare project-specific design calculations.
• Communicate at all levels in a clear, concise way to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the manufacturing and production teams during build, assembly, and testing.
• Review O&M manuals and training materials.
• Act as the technical point of contact for live projects, supporting Project Management during vendor calls, on-site delivery, and commissioning activities as needed.
• Assist RCA reporting through collaboration with the Quality team.
• Reinforce employee training, development, and engagement.
• Complete any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• HNC/HND or a degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with Busbar trunking systems and electrical distribution systems.
• Strong understanding of single line diagrams, protection devices, and electrical design principles.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and produce accurate engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of BS/IEC standards
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Travel is required as part of the role, although it is expected to be less than 20% contracted time

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
• A merit-based annual pay review
• Enhanced annual leave
• Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
• Referral bonus
• Volunteer days
• Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
• Sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
• Travel opportunities (role dependent)
• Support in your well-being by access to
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
• On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

Job Category

Design, Process & Technology Engineering