Project engineer

Description

Project Engineer

GBP45,000 - GBP50,000 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

GBP45,000 - GBP50,000 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:

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