Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project and Design Engineer to manage the technical execution of contracts and ensure the delivery of innovative, high-quality solutions. This role is pivotal in overseeing the full lifecycle of projects, from concept and design through to manufacturing and installation, while maintaining strict adherence to quality and compliance standards. With a focus on fostering strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement, the position plays a crucial role in aligning technical outputs with business objectives and upholding our reputation for excellence.
As a family-owned business with over a century of expertise, Clark Door designs, manufactures, and installs specialist doors, including acoustic, fire-rated, temperature-controlled, security, and industrial doors. Based in Carlisle, Cumbria, our products are trusted in over 50 countries worldwide, featuring in prestigious locations such as the Royal Opera House London, the Qatar National Convention Centre, and NFL Los Angeles. Our commitment to innovation has been recognised with the King’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation in 2023 and the Queen’s Award in 2020 for excellence in international trade.
JOB PURPOSE
The Project and Design Engineer will manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring the successful delivery of contracts from initial order to installation. This includes creating and reviewing designs, coordinating with clients and internal teams, and overseeing manufacturing and quality assurance processes. By maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring alignment with commercial and technical objectives, the role drives customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
The engineer will contribute to innovation and continuous improvement, support company growth, and mentor team members to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and high-quality outcomes that uphold Clark Door’s reputation.
BEHAVIOURS
As a company, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviours. The following corporate behaviours underpin the working environment and assist us in delivering our vision:
* Working with integrity
* Being commercially astute
* Partnering people and change
* Driven to make a difference
* Accountable for actions
* Courageous leadership
* Environmentally responsible
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Review contract documentation to highlight any potential anomalies between the client’s official order documents e.g., the Architect’s specification, site drawings and any site surveys in contrast to Clark Door Ltd’s (CDL) proposal.
· Visit construction sites if required to survey door openings and surrounding structures.
· Study clients engineering plans and drawings and produce a General Arrangement drawing of the CDL product, with appropriate connection interface details relevant to the building structure.
· With support of an experienced engineering team, present findings and questions prior to submittal of CDL’s product design intent to customer.
· Co-ordinate designs with the client’s engineering team and/or client’s architect on order to obtain drawing approval.
· Liaise with the CDL manufacturing team and installation department to ensure designs are suitable for manufacture and installation.
· Produce and issue detailed fabrication drawings to the CDL production team, and specify welding details for structural components.
· Produce and issue detailed drawings of machined components for sub-contract manufacture (as applicable).
· Understand and produce basic engineering calculations.
· Inspect finished doors and ensure that they are built to specification.
· Liaise with and issue installation instructions to the CDL installation teams.
· Develop and apply personal skills that contribute to effective team-working and be an advocate of promoting quality and excellence in all dealings with customers.
· Be innovative and committed to continuous improvement; putting forward ideas and strategies that contribute to the company’s success.
· Become a fully integrated member of the CDL team supporting our collective aims for company growth and development.
OCCASIONAL TASKS
· Participate in product development teams on specific tasks from time to time.
· Liaise with the Installations Supervisor on contracts with difficult fixing arrangements to ensure that the product is correctly installed.
· Produce sales proposal drawings when requested by the Sales Department.
· Update standard drawings when changes are required, update drawing registers and re-issue to all relevant departments.
· Liaise with the Production Manager and Production Team Leader to ensure that any designs proposed can be manufactured within the commercial restraints of the contract.
· Visit customer sites for surveys and client meetings.
· Overseas travel may be required to verify designs following completion of installations.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Continuous Personal Development
The post holder must be committed to their continuous personal development, in order to undertake the role more effectively and support the development of the company.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to carry out relevant duties in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures (e.g. obtaining a CSCS card prior to site surveys).
Diversity
The post holder is required to have due regard of equal opportunities at all times and to conduct themselves in a manner that is fair and reasonable towards all, ensuring that exceptional service standards are maintained.
People Management
Mentor and share knowledge and best practice with less experienced members of the team.
Quality
Support the company in striving to create a client service culture with total commitment to quality.
Other Duties
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time, within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
All criteria detailed below are essential, unless stated as “D” (desirable).
Education and qualifications
· Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering; or
· Degree in Mechanical Engineering (D).
· General working knowledge of the engineering industry and designing products into buildings.
· Autocad 2D.
· Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation (D).
· Membership of an appropriate trade and/or professional association (D).
· Autocad Inventor 3D (D).
· Solidworks (D).
· FEA experience (D).
Experience, knowledge and understanding
· Experience working as an Engineering Draughtsperson.
· Design for Manufacture experience.
· Project management experience.
· Experience of practical aspects of installing designed equipment (D).
· Substantial experience of dealing with customers (D).
· Experience of working in a highly politicised environment and working with a wide range of partners with differing priorities (D).
Skills
· Detailed understanding and ability to interpret engineering drawings designs.
· Ability to devise and deliver comprehensive ‘General Arrangement drawings’ for client comment and approval.
· Ability to work under own initiative to broad agreed guidelines.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across all levels of the organisation as well as externally, with decision makers locally and nationally.
· Excellent organisational and time management skills with experience of contractor and budget management.
· Ability to write clearly, logically, and succinctly and translate complex information for consumption by a variety of audiences.
· Ability to produce detailed engineering manufacturing drawings and instructions.
· Proven oral and written communication skills.
· Willingness to take on and embrace new challenges to improve the organisation and the customer experience for businesses dealing with CDL.
· Commercial awareness (D).
Personal qualities and commitment
· Hard-working, motivated and confident.
· Driven and ambitious with flexibility and willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges with vigour.
· Meticulous, with an eye for detail.
· Decisive, resilient and calm under pressure.
· Compassionate and fair.
· Strong leadership skills with an ability to take charge and guide customers (D).
· Tactful, diplomatic and assertive when dealing with challenging situations with experience of conflict resolution (D).
· Openness to mobile working and travelling nationally and internationally, as required (D).
Other factors
· Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and job tasks (D).
WHAT WE OFFER
Salary: Up to £42 500 D.O.E
Hours of Work: 36.30 hours per week from Monday to Friday.
Benefits:
* Grow with us: Get access to training, development and career growth opportunities.
* Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 32 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
* Extra Day Off: Celebrate your birthday with a day off—no annual leave required!
* Life assurance of 4 x basic salary.
* Flexible Options: Take advantage of our holiday purchase scheme to suit your needs.
* Financial Support: Company pension and employee discount programs for added savings.
* Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support growing families.
* Well-Being Initiatives: Access our cycle-to-work scheme and enjoy additional store discounts.
* Referral Rewards: Join our referral programme to earn bonuses for great recommendations.
* Comprehensive Coverage: Benefit from company-paid sick pay for peace of mind.