Project Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Desborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of waste management equipment is seeking a Project Engineer in Desborough. You will produce detailed designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, liaise with teams to ensure project viability, and mentor staff. A strong background in structural steel and relevant design qualifications are essential. The role offers a salary between £45,000 and £50,000 annually with extensive benefits, including holidays and an on-site parking scheme.

Benefits

32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Medical Scheme

On-site parking

Clean working environment

Ongoing commitment to training and development

Qualifications

• Proven ability to read and create technical drawings and specifications.
• Previous experience as a project engineer in the structural steel industry.
• Knowledge of sheet metal and fabrication is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D and 2D drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with sales and projects departments regarding budget.
• Review and improve existing designs through customer site visits.
• Lead projects and provide engineering support to all departments.
• Carry out cost analysis activities for new projects.

Skills

Technical drawing skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications in design engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job role: Project Engineer - Mechanical
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum
Location: Desborough, Northamptonshire
Hours: 8.30-17.00 Mon to Thu, 9.30-17.00 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