Project Design Engineer
Full-Time | Permanent
An established engineering business is seeking a talented Project Design Engineer to take ownership of bespoke, project-based design work from concept through to completion.
This is an opportunity for a confident and commercially aware engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working directly with clients, and seeing their designs delivered into reality. You will play a key role in leading the technical development of custom projects, collaborating across manufacturing, project management and installation teams to ensure successful delivery.
This is a senior technical role with full project responsibility, but no direct people management.
The Role
1. Develop bespoke engineering solutions in response to client specifications and project requirements
2. Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks
3. Generate GA drawings, manufacturing packs, technical documentation and Bills of Materials
4. Ensure designs meet safety, regulatory and quality standards
5. Provide technical input to support costing, scheduling and planning
6. Identify and resolve technical risks proactively
7. Act as a key technical contact for clients, attending meetings and responding to queries
8. Maintain accurate revision control and structured project documentation
About You
9. Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
10. Strong experience in bespoke or engineered-to-order environments
11. Advanced SolidWorks capability, including assemblies and drawing production
12. Good understanding of fabrication methods and Design for Manufacture (DFM)
13. Confident working directly with clients on technical requirements
14. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
15. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
What’s on Offer
16. High levels of technical ownership and autonomy
17. Varied, project-driven workload
18. Collaborative and supportive engineering environment
19. Long-term career stability within a growing business
If you are a technically strong design engineer looking for a role where you can take full project ownership and make a genuine impact, we would welcome your application.