Design / Project Engineer - Chesterfield | £40,000–£50,000 | Permanent Chase & Holland are proud to be supporting a well-established engineering business in the recruitment of a Design / Project Engineer to join its talented engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to the design, development and improvement of specialist engineered products, working across a variety of projects and manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will have experience designing individual components and producing technical drawings using 3D CAD software. You will play an important role in maintaining existing product lines, supporting engineering projects and delivering product improvements within a collaborative team environment. In Return You'll Receive: Salary of £40,000–£50,000, depending on experience 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company profit share scheme Annual salary reviews Company pension scheme, following successful completion of probation Early finish every Friday Free onsite parking Ongoing training and development Design / Project Engineer Responsibilities: Creating 3D CAD models and assemblies, alongside producing 2D engineering drawings using PTC Creo and AutoCAD. Maintaining and improving existing product lines, including updating drawings and models in line with established procedures. Supporting value engineering projects and product development initiatives. Producing and maintaining product instruction manuals, operating manuals and supporting technical and sales literature. Supporting the preparation of contract documentation and working with the wider engineering team to deliver bespoke, large-scale projects. Contributing to the development of quality standards and working procedures for the workshop and factory. Participating in customer meetings and project discussions. Creating and managing bills of materials (BOMs) within CAD and MRP systems. Preparing designs, calculations, specifications and tender documentation as part of the project team. Required Skills & Experience: A degree-level engineering qualification, such as BSc or BEng, or equivalent. At least four years' experience designing individual components or piece parts. Experience working with different manufacturing processes, such as casting, machining and fabrication. A good understanding of geometrical tolerancing. Competence using 2D CAD software, such as AutoCAD. Good knowledge of 3D CAD software, ideally PTC Creo or SolidWorks. Experience creating and controlling bills of materials within a CAD environment. Strong numerical, analytical and methodical problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills. Personal Attributes: A hands-on approach to engineering and product development. A confident, proactive and resourceful attitude. The ability to work independently, manage priorities and adapt to changing demands. A willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement. Experience within the marine or mechanical engineering sectors would be advantageous but is not essential. Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00–16:30, and Friday, 08:00–13:00. If you are an experienced Design / Project Engineer looking for your next opportunity within an established engineering business, we would love to hear from you. Please click Apply Now to find out more. Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR, IT and Office Support recruitment, servicing Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire
Mechanical Design / Project Engineer employer: Chase and Holland
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