Project Design Engineer
Permanent
£40,000.00 - £45,000.00 per annum plus exceptional benefits!
Days
Ipswich
Are you a creative, hands‑on engineer looking for a diverseqrt and rewarding role in product and project design? Join a forward‑thinking company delivering innovative machinery solutions. As a Project Design Engineer, you'll combine technical expertise, project management and problem‑solving skills to shape machines that make a real impact for clients.
What You’ll Do:
* Design and develop special‑purpose machinery, tailoring solutions for different markets and client requirements.
* Manage projects from sales order to commissioning, producing Gantt charts, BOMs, layout drawings and progress reports.
* Conduct customer site surveys and support on‑site commissioning and factory testing.
* Create 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor and 2D drawings in AutoCAD, applying stress analysis and design‑for‑manufacture principles.
* Provide technical support across operations, service engineers and clients, ensuring world‑class standards are met.
* Maintain technical documentation including O&M manuals, spares drawings and product compliance files (UKCA/CE).
* Contribute to quality assurance and warranty investigations, helping improve processes and product reliability.
What We’re Looking For:
* Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Product Design with strong maths and physics proficiency.
* Profic efect in Autodesk Inventor (3D) and AutoCAD (2D). Other 3D design software will be considered, with training in Autodesk Inventor provided for the right candidate.
* Strong understanding of sheet metal, casting, machining, fluid power and control systems.
* Excellent project management, planning and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and in a team.
* Positive, methodical and proactive approach, with enthusiasm to learn and grow.
* Strong communication skills to collaborate across teams, clients and subcontractors.
Why Join Them:
This role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to influence products from concept to commissioning. You’ll work in a supportive team environment where your technical expertise and initiative are valued and you’ll play a key role in helping the company deliver innovative, market‑leading machinery solutions.
To be considered for this position, please send us your CV ASAP by applying to this advert.
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