Catfoss Recruitment Ltd
About the Role:
Our client, a leading mechanical handling solutions provider, seeks a Project Engineer to join their successful project and design team. The Project Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of engineering required to complete projects from concept to commissioning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce general arrangement drawings (2D/3D) integrating company products and third-party manufacturers.
- Optimize layouts to meet design freeze requirements.
- Ensure design quality, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to standards throughout the project.
- Utilize SolidWorks and AutoCAD for design and detailing.
- Develop detailed manufacturing drawings from 3D models.
- Create and maintain technical documents (BOMs, manuals, H&S).
- Define technical specifications according to industry standards.
- Attend site visits for measurements and project support.
- Provide full engineering support throughout project lifecycle, including installation, commissioning, and testing.
- Support the Project Manager in ensuring successful project completion and customer satisfaction.
- Analyze project data for process improvement.
- Evaluate sales proposals for design quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop solutions to reduce costs, improve designs, and explore alternative suppliers.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, project engineers, and sales teams.
Skills and Expertise:
- Experience as a Project Engineer or Design Engineer.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Experience with special purpose machinery (ideally conveyors).
- Knowledge of sheet metal, structural, and fabrication design.
- Strong understanding of material flow.
- Project management skills.
- ERP/MRP systems experience.
- Experience with recycling equipment (desirable).
- Excellent communication (written and verbal).
- Decision-making abilities.
- HNC or equivalent in mechanical/manufacturing engineering.
Why Join Us:
Join a highly stable, established company with over half a century of experience, offering a competitive salary, and opportunities for growth within a successful and dynamic team. Our commitment to providing solutions in mechanical handling makes this a unique and rewarding opportunity.