Project Design Engineer in Kettering

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!