CAD Design Engineer

Location: Kingston upon Hull

Project Engineer

Location:

Hull area, East Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector:
Advanced Manufacturing / Vehicle Interiors About the Role

An industry-leading UK manufacturer is looking for a Project Engineer to join their growing team in the Hull area. The engineering group is at the heart of developing both current and future products. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality engineering solutions for vehicle interiors from concept through to production.

You will work closely with customers, suppliers, dealers, test facilities, and legislative bodies to ensure products continue to meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team where your ideas and technical expertise will make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

As a Project Engineer, you will:

Design Ownership:
Take full ownership of engineering designs from concept through to final production.
Engineering Solutions:
Develop innovative, robust, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
Technical Documentation:
Produce high-quality 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, BOMs, component specifications, and critical engineering compliance documentation (SES, SQR, and CER).
Material Specification:
Specify suitable materials and components with a focus on quality, cost, reliability, and functionality.
Product Testing:
Support product testing by preparing test specifications and overseeing evaluation activities.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Work with suppliers, external test facilities, regulatory bodies, and internal technical teams to resolve product queries.
Best Practice:
Apply engineering methodologies including D-FMEA, FEA, risk analysis, and continuous improvement techniques.

What We Are Looking For

Education:

A degree in Engineering or industry experience.

Experience:

At least three years of experience in a design engineering role.
CAD

Skills:

Proven experience using 3D CAD software, ideally Creo.
Engineering Tools:
Practical knowledge of tools such as FMEA, FEA, and risk analysis.
Manufacturing Knowledge: A strong understanding of engineering materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, and weight-saving techniques.
Project Management:
Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Why Join Us?

Industry Leader:
Be part of one of the UK's premier manufacturing businesses.

Innovation: Work on diverse, market-leading products from the initial concept right through to the production line.
Culture:
Join a highly supportive, collaborative, and professional engineering team.
Growth:
Enjoy genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression