Project Engineer

Location:HU16 4JX
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join Team Swift as a Project Engineer

Are you an experienced Project Engineer looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for innovative product design and engineering excellence? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

At Swift, our Engineering Group is at the heart of developing both current and future products. As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions from concept through to production. You'll work closely with customers, suppliers, dealers, test facilities and legislative bodies to ensure our products continue to meet the highest standards of quality, performance and innovation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team where your ideas and technical expertise will make a real impact.

What you’ll be doing

As a Project Engineer, you will:

• Take ownership of engineering designs from concept through to production.
• Develop innovative, robust and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Produce high-quality 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings and supporting technical documentation.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), component specifications and engineering data.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including SES, SQR and CER documentation.
• Specify suitable materials and components with consideration for quality, cost, reliability and functionality.
• Support product testing by preparing test specifications and overseeing test activities where required.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers, partners, test facilities and regulatory bodies.
• Support the Technical Support Team by providing engineering expertise and assisting with customer and dealer enquiries.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical reports when required.
• Apply engineering best practice, including D-FMEA, FEA, risk analysis and continuous improvement techniques.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A degree in Engineering (minimum requirement).
• At least five years’ experience in a design engineering role.
• Experience using 3D CAD software, ideally Pro/ENGINEER (Creo).
• Knowledge of engineering tools such as FMEA, FEA and risk analysis.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• A strong understanding of engineering materials and their applications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and tooling (desirable).
• Awareness of new engineering technologies, materials and weight-saving techniques.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with experience of working across cross‑functional teams and alongside suppliers.
• Be part of one of the UK's leading manufacturers.
• Work on innovative products from concept through to production.
• Join a supportive and collaborative engineering team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

If you’re passionate about engineering, enjoy solving technical challenges and want to contribute to the development of industry‑leading products, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of Team Swift.

Apply now

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Are you ready to join the exciting world of the Swift Group? We're not just any old manufacturer – we're the UK's largest producer of Touring Caravans, Motorhomes, and Holiday Homes.

Since 1964, we've been creating top‑notch products that provide incredible quality and great value for money. Our expertly‑engineered and designed caravans, motorhomes, and holiday homes are made for adventure‑seekers and those who want to own their home away from home, giving thousands of customers happy holidays time and time again.

Our headquarters are in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, with 100 acres of state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and associated facilities. We also offer the UK's only manufacturer‑operated motorhome hire facility, Swift Go, with our depots in Manchester and Edinburgh.

At Swift, we're always on the move and we're looking for driven, high‑calibre employees to join us. With ambitious growth plans, our culture is one of opportunities and development. That's why we've created Swift Academy, a learning programme that helps everyone achieve their full potential.

We’re looking for people who fit with our EPIC culture – that’s people with high Energy levels, who convey our Professional standards and bring Innovation to their role as well as a desire to serve the Swift Community.

So, what’s next? If you apply, our recruitment team will review your application. If you're selected for an interview, we'll be in touch. And if you don't hear from us within two weeks, we receive a high volume of applications, so please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

So, are you ready to jump on board and join us in creating some seriously cool leisure products? Apply now!

Competitive

Hours

37.5

27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays - Early finish Friday; 2.5 day weekend - Easy access to site & free on‑site parking available - Swift Academy - Health & Wellbeing