At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting engineering projects from concept to completion, designing innovative recycling solutions.
- Company: Join a family-owned leader in recycling technology with over 70 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities to attend trade shows and implement new technologies.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the circular economy while working on cutting-edge projects.
- Qualifications: Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and structural design is essential.
Location: Desborough
Commutable from: Kettering, Market Harborough, Corby, Rothwell, Wellingborough, Northampton
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum
Hours: Office based, full time
About the Company:
This is a family-owned business with over 70 years of history, and a technology leader in recycling and materials handling. They design and manufacture high-performance recycling equipment and waste processing plants - from conveyors and screens to balers, compactors and separators - helping customers become more efficient as part of the circular economy. They are looking for a Structural Project Engineer due to huge company and site expansion.
About the Role:
As Structural Project Engineer, you'll take ownership of the engineering development of projects from initial concept through to design, release, manufacturing, testing and commissioning. You'll produce general arrangement drawings in 2D/3D, integrating in-house products (conveyors, structures, screens) with third-party equipment (shredders, magnets, optical sorters) to create tailored plant layouts that maximise space and material flow. On the structural side, you'll design platforms, stairs, access walkways, handrailing, legs and chutes, carrying out the associated design calculations. You'll model and detail products in SolidWorks, producing manufacturing drawings and BOMs via the company's MRP system, and defining technical specifications in line with internal standards and industry legislation. You'll work closely with Sales and Projects teams to develop layouts through to Design Freeze and customer sign-off, and provide engineering support on site during installation, commissioning and testing. There's also scope to attend trade shows, visit completed installations, and help bring new technologies and continuous improvement ideas into the design process.
About You:
- Strong experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD (GA, design & detailing).
- Experience with SolidSteel or Tekla.
- Structural steel design and calculation experience.
- Background in sheet metal and fabrication design.
- Ideally, experience with special purpose machinery (conveyors) and/or recycling equipment.
- Comfortable managing costs, BOMs and working within an ERP/MRP system.
- Interest in AI and automation in design.
- Knowledge of the make-to-order design process and relevant legal/industry regulations.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Confident, decisive, and able to explain design ideas clearly.
- Flexible, dependable, and happy to travel to site as required.
- Knowledge of hydraulics and electrics an advantage.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Structural Project Engineer role, please submit your CV, and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch as soon as possible.
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