Project Design Engineer

Project Design Engineer
Location - Desborough Northamptonshire
Pemanent Position
£40,000 - £45,000
Monday to Friday working

Due to continued growth and an increasing project pipeline, our client are looking to strengthen their engineering team with an additional engineering professional who is eager to take ownership of complex projects and build a long-term career within the business. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement, innovation and engineering excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Design Engineer to work on bespoke plant layouts, conveyor systems and process equipment, helping deliver innovative solutions for customers across a wide range of industries.

The Role

As a Project Design Engineer, reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will take ownership of projects from concept through to design, manufacture, installation and commissioning. This is a varied position combining design engineering, project delivery and customer interaction.

A typical day could include:

Creating 2D and 3D general arrangement drawings using Solid Works and AutoCAD
Developing plant layouts that integrate conveyors, screens, shredders, optical sorters and associated equipment
Producing detailed manufacturing drawings and releasing designs to production
Creating and managing Bills of Materials through the company MRP system
Working closely with Sales, Manufacturing and Project Management teams to optimise designs and project outcomes
Liaising directly with customers and suppliers to ensure projects meet expectations
Conducting site visits for surveys, measurements, installation support and commissioning activities
Producing technical documentation, operating manuals and product specifications
Identifying opportunities to improve designs, processes, efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Supporting project delivery through testing, commissioning and customer handover

This Project Design Engineer position offers the opportunity to make a real impact on complex engineering projects while working within a business that encourages innovation and new technology adoption, including AI and automation in design.

Requirements

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive engineer with strong technical design capabilities and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions.

Essential skills and experience:

To be considered for this role. applicants are required to have the following

Proven experience using Solid Works, AutoCAD or equivalent 3D CAD software
Experience producing detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings
Knowledge of the make-to-order design process
Experience creating and managing Bills of Materials
Strong project management and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Innovative problem-solving approach with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong IT skills and experience using ERP/MRP systems
Flexible, dependable and able to work effectively within a team Advantageous experience:

Designing special purpose machinery
Previous experience of working on projects for Conveyor systems, materials handling equipment and recycling plant or waste processing equipment
Knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems
the ability to use AI and automation tools within engineering design

This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who has been a Design Engineer, or Mechanical Design Engineer within manufacturing, materials handling, recycling equipment or special-purpose machinery environment.

About the Company

This business designs and delivers bespoke recycling and materials processing systems that help customers maximise efficiency, throughput and…