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Project engineer

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NN14

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Project Engineer
Up to £60,000 per annum
 Office-based - NN14
 Permanent | Full Time
 32 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays | Pension | Discretionary Bonus
  
 Are you an experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in SolidWorks and mechanical design?
  
 Do you have experience designing sheet metal fabrications, special purpose machinery, conveyors or heavy industrial equipment?
  
 If yes, read on...
  
 Our client is a well-established engineering business designing and manufacturing bespoke machinery and systems for industrial applications. Due to an increase in projects, they are looking to add an experienced Project Engineer to their engineering team.
  
 This is a hands-on design and project engineering position where you'll take ownership of projects from initial concept and design through to manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning.
  
 The Role
 Working closely with the Projects, Sales and Manufacturing teams, you'll be responsible for designing bespoke machinery and plant layouts, including integrating new equipment into existing customer facilities.
  
 Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
  
Producing 2D and 3D General Arrangement drawings and system layouts 
Designing using SolidWorks and AutoCAD 
Designing sheet metal fabrications and components for heavy industrial machinery 
Integrating conveyors, structures and other equipment with third-party machinery 
Developing designs around existing customer equipment and space restrictions 
Optimising layouts to improve material flow, space utilisation and overall process efficiency 
Producing detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D models 
Creating and releasing Bills of Materials (BOMs) 
Taking ownership of engineering projects from concept through to manufacture and commissioning 
Working closely with customers, suppliers, Project Engineers, Sales and Manufacturing teams 
Producing technical specifications and supporting documentation 
Attending customer sites to take/check measurements and support installation and commissioning 
Reviewing existing designs and suggesting improvements to manufacturing methods, cost and performance  Minimum Skills / Experience Required:
  
Strong previous experience within Project Engineering, Mechanical Design or a similar engineering position 
Advanced SolidWorks experience is essential 
Experience producing General Arrangement drawings and system layouts 
Experience designing sheet metal/fabricated components 
Previous exposure to special purpose machinery, conveyors, heavy machinery or industrial equipment 
Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings and BOMs 
Good understanding of the make-to-order design process 
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail 
Able to consider safety, regulations and practical manufacturing requirements throughout the design process 
Confident communicating with customers, suppliers and internal engineering/manufacturing teams 
Experience within recycling equipment or materials handling would be highly advantageous 
Structural design experience would be advantageous but is not essential  The Package
  
Up to £60,000 per annum 
32 days holiday including bank holidays 
Company pension 
Discretionary Christmas bonus based on company performance 
Occasional overtime opportunities 
Pool vehicle provided for customer site visits 
Full product and systems training 
Permanent, office-based position 
UK customer site visits approximately once every fortnight at most, depending on project requirements  This is a great opportunity for a Project Engineer who enjoys more than simply sitting behind a CAD screen. You'll be involved in the full engineering lifecycle, seeing your designs progress from initial concept through manufacturing and ultimately into a working installation at the customer's site.
  
 Interested? To apply for this Project Engineer position, here are your two options:
  
 "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Shanice Vickers on (phone number removed) between 8.30am - 5.30pm. 
 "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know - (url removed)  PPDEL

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