Project Engineer (Mechanical) – Full Lifecycle Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Ongoing training and development

Lead challenging projects

Job summary

Metalis is seeking a Project Engineer in Sheffield to own engineering projects from concept to manufacture, installation and ongoing support. You will act as the technical lead, collaborating with customers, suppliers and internal departments to ensure safe, on-time delivery and high quality outcomes.

The role requires mechanical engineering qualifications, strong project leadership and proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong technical project leadership with stakeholder management.
• Proficient in CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.
• Good understanding of manufacturing, fabrication, assembly and production processes.
• Experience with material handling systems/equipment.
• Knowledge of LOLER, CDM Regulations and ISO quality standards.
• Familiarity with FEA tools such as ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation.
• Experience carrying out structural hand calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects throughout full lifecycle from concept to install and support.
• Act as technical lead, coordinating with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Develop technical specs translating requirements into manufacturable solutions.
• Produce drawings, BOMs, calculations, project plans and docs using SolidWorks.
• Carry out design verification including load/stress analyses.
• Coordinate with fabrication and installation teams for feasible designs.
• Lead customer meetings, site surveys and technical reviews.

Skills

Project leadership

Mechanical engineering

CAD software

Manufacturing processes

Material handling

Familiar with LOLER & CDM

ANSYS

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Metalis is seeking a Project Engineer in Sheffield to own engineering projects from concept to manufacture, installation and ongoing support. You will act as the technical lead, collaborating with customers, suppliers and internal departments to ensure safe, on-time delivery and high quality outcomes.

The role requires mechanical engineering qualifications, strong project leadership and proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks).