Project Design Engineer

Project Design Engineer Location: Desborough, Northamptonshire Salary: £45,000–£50,000 + bonus Working: Office-based with UK site travel An established and growing engineering business is looking for an experienced Project / Design Engineer to join its engineering team. This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll take ownership of projects from initial concept and sales handover, through detailed design, manufacture, installation and commissioning. The Role * Develop initial concepts into practical engineering solutions * Produce 3D designs and GA drawings using SolidWorks * Design conveyors, machinery, platforms, walkways and associated equipment * Carry out customer site surveys and ensure new equipment integrates with existing plant * Produce and manage BOMs using an MRP system * Work closely with Project Managers, detailers and manufacturing teams * Act as a key technical contact for customers * Support installation and commissioning on customer sites * Take engineering ownership of projects through to completion Projects range from smaller conveyor systems through to major turnkey plant installations lasting 12+ months. What We’re Looking For * Around 5+ years' relevant engineering/design experience * Strong SolidWorks experience – essential * Background designing machinery, conveyors or material handling equipment * Experience taking designs from concept/GA through to manufacture * Good understanding of BOMs and MRP/ERP systems * Practical understanding of how machinery is manufactured, installed and operated * Comfortable dealing directly with customers * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites Experience with turnkey machinery, production lines, heavy machinery, recycling/waste equipment or plant integration would be particularly relevant. Structural calculations, FEA and fabrication experience would be advantageous but aren't essential. A degree is also not essential – practical engineering experience is highly valued. Package * £45,000–£50,000 basic salary, with some flexibility for exceptional candidates * Discretionary Christmas bonus * Approx. 24 days' holiday + bank holidays * Pension * Company/pool vehicles for site travel * Genuine progression opportunities within a growing engineering team