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

Key Responsibilities

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. The role is broken down into three areas Design, Engineering and General and the role will involve the following

Project Design

Produce 2D/3D GA drawings for Projects and Sales, integrating in-house equipment with third‑party machinery (shredders, magnets, optical sorters etc.)
Optimise layouts for space, material flow and process efficiency
Work with Sales/Projects teams to refine layouts through to Design Freeze
Ensure design quality, cost, time and standardisation are considered throughout
Use AutoCAD and SolidWorks as primary design platformsProject Engineering

Lead engineering development from concept through manufacturing, testing and commissioning
Model and detail in-house products, producing full manufacturing drawings from 3D models
Create and release BOMs within the company MRP system
Produce and maintain technical documentation (manuals, specifications, H&S, maintenance etc.)
Define product technical specifications aligned with internal standards and industry legislation
Attend site to take/check measurements
Liaise with customers to ensure project expectations are met
Challenge existing designs and manufacturing methods to drive improvement
Work closely with Manufacturing, Projects and Sales teams
Provide engineering support during installation, commissioning and testing
Support the Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle

General Responsibilities

Maintain a customer‑centric approach and deliver a positive experience
Investigate issues proactively and remove root causes
Aim for continuous improvement and excellence
Follow company Vision, Mission and Values
Visit completed installations and competitor sites to analyse design and costing decisions
Keep up to date with new technologies through trade shows, networking and research
Support Sales during tender submissions
Attend internal meetings and site visits as required
Follow Quality Assurance, Working Procedures and Health & Safety regulationKey skills & experience

To be considered for this role applicants are require to have an extensive background of project engineering, project design with project management experience and will be able to demonstrate the following.

General Arrangement (GA) drawings and system layout experience
SolidWorks & AutoCAD (GA, design & detailing)
Sheet metal and fabrication design
Experience designing platforms, stairs, walkways, handrailing, legs, chutes etc.
Managing costs & BOMs
ERP/MRP systems
AI and automation in design
Project management experience
Experience with special purpose machinery (ideally conveyors)
Recycling equipment experience (advantageous)
AI and automation (advantageous)

Benefits & Package

Competitive salary, dependent upon experience
Full-time permanent position
Ongoing training and professional development
Career progression opportunities within a growing business
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Company pension scheme
Holiday entitlement
Reasonable paid overtime when requiredIf you have the required experience needed for this role, please apply by submitting your CV or if you require more information, please contact (url removed)

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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