Project Engineer (CAD / Mechanical / Electrical)

Searley Owen; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Excellent training and career developm

Exposure to customer projects from概

Travel internationally

Job summary

Searley Owen is seeking a CAD / Project Engineer to join our growing engineering team in the UK. The role blends CAD design, technical problem solving and close customer interaction to deliver bespoke projects from enquiry to final delivery.

The successful candidate will work with Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Product Design backgrounds, using SolidWorks and other tools. Travel UK and internationally is possible, with training provided and a clear path for career development.

Qualifications

• Solid engineering background with willingness to learn.
• Experience with CAD design and projects from enquiry to delivery.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.

Responsibilities

• Producing 2D and 3D CAD drawings using SolidWorks (training available).
• Supporting customers with technical product enquiries.
• Producing technical proposals, reports and engineering documentation.
• Supporting engineering projects from enquiry through to delivery.
• Providing technical support, troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Assisting with product testing, evaluation and new product development.
• Carrying out quality inspections on incoming components.
• Supporting quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Customer Service teams.
• Occasional UK and international travel to support customer projects and installations.

Skills

CAD experience

Problem-solving abilities

Customer interaction

Project coordination

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Are you an engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, working with customers and seeing projects through from concept to delivery?

We're recruiting for a growing engineering manufacturer looking to add a CAD / Project Engineer to its Engineering team.

This is a varied role that would suit someone with a mechanical, electrical, electronic or product design background who enjoys a mix of CAD design, technical problem solving, customer interaction and project support.

Whether you're an experienced engineer or looking to take the next step in your career, we're looking for someone with the right attitude, good engineering foundations and a willingness to learn.

The Role

Working closely with customers, engineering teams and production, you'll support bespoke projects from initial enquiry through to final delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing 2D and 3D CAD drawings using SolidWorks (training available).
• Supporting customers with technical product enquiries.
• Producing technical proposals, reports and engineering documentation.
• Supporting engineering projects from enquiry through to delivery.
• Providing technical support, troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Assisting with product testing, evaluation and new product development.
• Carrying out quality inspections on incoming components.
• Supporting quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Customer Service teams.
• Occasional UK and international travel to support customer projects and installations.

About You

You don't need to tick every box. We're looking for someone with a solid engineering background who enjoys learning and wants to build a long-term career.

You'll ideally have:

• A background within Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Product Design Engineering.
• CAD experience, ideally SolidWorks.
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with customers.
• A practical, hands‑on approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A valid passport or willingness to travel occasionally.

This role could suit candidates currently working as:

• CAD Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Product Engineer
• Graduate Engineer
• Junior Project Engineer
• Technical Support Engineer
• Applications Engineer
• Technical Engineer

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Excellent training and career development.
• Exposure to customer projects from concept through to delivery.
• Friendly and supportive engineering team.
• Varied role offering both technical and customer-facing responsibilities.
• Opportunity to travel internationally as part of the role.