Project Design Engineer

Job description

Project Design Engineer

Are you an engineer with a passion for delivering complex automation projects? Have you worked on integrated systems, capital equipment, or large‑scale automated solutions?

We are looking for a Project Design Engineer to join our Project Engineering team, supporting the delivery of innovative automation projects for high‑profile clients across the UK.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Hybrid working, we care about your work-life balance
• Work on large‑scale, cutting‑edge automation projects
• Collaborative engineering environment with strong career development

What will you be doing?

• Develop project layouts, specifications, and detailed designs from contract requirements
• Produce general arrangement drawings and subsystem designs using AutoCAD and Inventor
• Support the creation of design risk assessments and ensure compliance with EN standards and CE / UKCA requirements
• Work closely with other engineering departments, project management, and procurement to deliver projects from design through to installation and handover
• Attend client sites when required to support installation and resolve engineering issues
• Produce a project technical file including drawings, specifications, BOMs, O&M documentation, and risk assessments

What we are looking for?

• Mechanical Engineering qualification (Degree preferred, HNC minimum with relevant experience)
• Background in automation, capital equipment, or large‑scale engineered systems
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD skills (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred)
• International travel required on a limited basis
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

What are you waiting for? Make your application today!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kettering

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-02-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English