Project Engineer – Mechanical Design

Overview

In this role you will drive mechanical design projects for a market-leading waste equipment manufacturer. You will work within the Projects team to deliver detailed 3D/2D drawings, ensure budgets and feasibility, and mentor colleagues as projects progress. You’ll visit sites to verify installations and push for cost-effective, quality solutions. This is a growth-focused opportunity to shape product designs and improve performance across projects.

Pay / Benefits

• 32 days holiday including bank holidays
• company pension scheme
• medical scheme
• on-site parking
• clean working environment
• training and development

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D/2D drawings and specifications using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Coordinate with sales and projects to keep plans within budget and cost-effective
• Review and improve existing designs, including site visits to verify performance
• Lead projects and provide engineering support across departments; mentor staff
• Conduct cost analysis for new projects to ensure cost-effectiveness
• Prepare documentation and ensure compliance with health & safety and company procedures

Key requirements

• Previous experience as a project engineer within structural steel or similar industries (essential)
• Proven ability to read and create technical drawings and specifications (essential)
• Knowledge of SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD (advantageous)
• Experience with sheet metal and fabrication (advantageous)
• Relevant qualifications in design engineering (advantageous)
• Team player

• team player
• leadership/mentoring
• cross-functional collaboration
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD
• technical drawing creation

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