Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer / Product Development Engineer
Location: Lancashire
Salary: £40,000 - £45,0000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week with flexible start and finish times

An established engineering manufacturer is looking to appoint a Mechanical Project Engineer / Product Development Engineer to join their growing technical team.This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer who enjoys a mix of new product development, design improvement, project delivery and customer-focused engineering solutions. Working within a specialist manufacturing environment, you'll be involved in taking products from concept through to production while supporting ongoing engineering and development projects.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support product development and engineering projects.
• Design and develop bespoke mechanical equipment and engineered products.
• Produce and modify 3D CAD models, drawings and technical documentation.
• Manage projects from concept through manufacture and installation.
• Liaise with production, suppliers and customers throughout the project life cycle.
• Drive continuous improvement activities across existing product ranges.
• Support testing, prototyping and engineering validation activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to specification.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree or HNC/HND qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within a manufacturing, fabrication, sheet metal, materials handling, conveyor systems, special purpose machinery or capital equipment environment.
• Strong mechanical design and project engineering experience.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Practical engineering mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• 37.5-hour working week.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• Stable, well-established manufacturing business.
• Varied project workload with genuine product development involvement.
• Opportunity to influence future product designs and engineering improvements.
• Pension scheme.
• Holiday allowance.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

This position would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Development Engineer or Design & Projects Engineer seeking a varied role within a specialist manufacturing business.To find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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