Project Engineer

Project Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £38,000 to £45,000

Are you an experienced Project Engineer looking for a new challenge in an expanding, innovative company? Join a leader in food production line solutions and make a significant impact on projects across the globe.

Role Overview:
As a Project Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of delivering tailored engineering solutions, taking full ownership from concept through to completion. You'll collaborate with the Sales Team and customers to create optimised solutions, ensuring successful project delivery from initial concept to final sign-off.

Key Responsibilities:

* Engage with customers and represent the company in a professional, commercially focused manner.

* Work alongside the Sales Team to develop value-driven solutions that meet customer requirements.

* Produce and refine layout drawings and clearly define the scope of supply.

* Conduct risk assessments and ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, standards, and customer expectations.

* Manage projects through design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and closure.

* Monitor project costs to ensure profitability targets are met.

* Identify opportunities for additional revenue outside the original scope.

* Maintain clear communication across all departments to ensure successful project delivery.

* Provide technical support to internal teams and prepare necessary technical documentation.

* Specify mechanical components, including belts, motors, and pneumatic systems.

Qualifications & Experience:

* Third-level qualification in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.

* Proven experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.

* Proficiency in SolidWorks.

* Experience with electrical and pneumatic control systems.

Desirable:

* Experience in sheet metal fabrication.

* Knowledge of the food processing industry.

* Hands-on engineering or workshop experience.

* Strong commercial awareness.

Additional Requirements:

* Willingness to travel as required.

* Flexibility to work outside of standard hours, including weekends, when necessary.

Package Offering:

* £38,000.00 - £45,000.00 depending on experience.

* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

* Company pension contribution
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed