Project Engineer: SolidWorks Mechanical Design

Precision People; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday including bank holiday

Company pension

Discretionary bonus

Overtime opportunities

Pool vehicle provided

Full product and systems training

Job summary

This is a hands-on design and project engineering role based in an office setting (NN14), with permanent, full‑time employment. Salary is £45,000–£50,000 per annum, plus 32 days holiday including bank holidays, a pension, and a discretionary bonus.

The role involves leading projects from concept through manufacture, installation and commissioning in collaboration with projects, sales and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks is essential.
• Ability to produce 2D/3D general arrangement drawings.
• Experience designing sheet metal/fabricated components.
• Experience with conveyors, heavy machinery or industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D and 3D GA drawings and system layouts.
• Design using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Design sheet metal fabrications and components for heavy machinery.
• Integrate conveyors and other equipment with third‑party machinery.
• Develop designs around existing customer equipment and space constraints.
• Create manufacturing drawings and BOMs from 3D models.
• Take ownership of projects from concept to manufacture and commissioning.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

General arrangement

Conveyors

Project engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

This is a hands-on design and project engineering role based in an office setting (NN14), with permanent, full‑time employment. Salary is £45,000–£50,000 per annum, plus 32 days holiday including bank holidays, a pension, and a discretionary bonus.

The role involves leading projects from concept through manufacture, installation and commissioning in collaboration with projects, sales and manufacturing teams.