Project Engineer - Mechanical Design

Interaction Recruitment Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Pension scheme

Medical scheme

On-site parking

Clean environment

Training & development

Job summary

Interaction Technical is recruiting a Project Engineer - Mechanical Design for a market-leading waste equipment manufacturer in Desborough, Northamptonshire. You will create detailed 3D and 2D drawings and specifications for new projects, using SolidWorks and AutoCAD to meet requirements and budgets.

You will lead projects, mentor colleagues, review existing designs on-site, and ensure cost-effective solutions while complying with Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a project engineer within the structural steel industry or similar industries (essential).
• Proven ability to read and create technical drawings and specifications (essential).
• Knowledge of the SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD CAD packages to produce detailed engineering drawing and specifications (advantageous).
• Previous experience working in and around sheet metal and fabrication (advantageous).
• Relevant qualifications within design engineering (advantageous).
• Team player

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D and 2D drawings and specifications using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for brand new projects.
• Liaise with sales and projects departments to ensure projects stay within budget and are cost-effective.
• Review and improve existing designs; visit customer sites to verify implementation and performance.
• Lead projects, provide engineering support to departments, and mentor staff.
• Carry out cost analysis to ensure projects are cost-effective.
• Produce documentation and follow health & safety procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Design engineering qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job role: Project Engineer - Mechanical Design
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum
Location: Desborough, Northamptonshire
Hours: #removed# Mon to Thu, #removed# Fridays
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Company

Interaction Technical have partnered with a market leading manufacturer of waste management equipment on their search for experienced project/design engineers to join their growing team. Our client are well-established within their industry and have reached a stage of exponential growth where they are growing their projects department.

The Benefits

• £45,000-£50,000 salary dependent on experience
• 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Medical Scheme
• On-site parking
• Clean working environment
• Ongoing commitment to training and development

The Role

• Produce detailed 3D and 2D drawings and specifications using the SolidWorks and AutoCAD packages to produce company products (conveyors, structural steel and ancillary equipment) for brand new projects within the business.
• Liaise with the sales and projects departments to ensure that all projects and plans are within budget and are cost-effective.
• Review and improve existing designs within the business, visiting customer sites where required to see the product you designed once it has been installed to ensure it is working efficiently and effectively.
• To lead projects effectively, providing engineering support to all departments within the projects, mentoring and training other members of staff where required.
• Carry out cost analysis activities within new projects to ensure that all projects carried out are cost-effective.
• Produce documentation where required and follow all company legislation and Health & Safety procedures.

The Requirements

• Previous experience as a project engineer within the structural steel industry or similar industries (essential)
• Proven ability to read and create technical drawings and specifications (essential)
• Knowledge of the SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD CAD packages to produce detailed engineering drawing and specifications (advantageous)
• Previous experience working in and around sheet metal and fabrication (advantageous)
• Relevant qualifications within design engineering (advantageous)
• Team player