Project Design Engineer

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 diverse 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.

* Proficient 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