Job Description:

Project Engineer (Mechanical / Product Design)

Location: Daventry – Office Based
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Project Engineer – Design & Manufacturing Environment

We are recruiting for an established and growing engineering business that are seeking a Project Engineer to join its dynamic engineering division. This company specialises in the design, development, and global distribution of mounting solutions for professional AV equipment, supporting a wide range of sectors including retail, education, healthcare, and commercial environment

This is an ideal opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Engineer, or Project Engineer who wants to step into a project-led role while still working closely with design, CAD, and real-world products.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing multiple engineering/design projects from concept through to delivery
• Acting as the link between customers, sales teams, and design engineers
• Coordinating design work using SolidWorks CAD (reviewing, not producing drawings
• Ensuring projects are completed on time and to customer specifications
• Reviewing drawings with customers and supporting project meetings
• Supporting development of bespoke products and catalogue solutions
• Suggesting design improvements and ensuring products are fit for purpose

Experience Required

• 2+ years’ experience in Project Engineering / Mechanical Design / Product Design
• Experience managing or coordinating engineering projects
• Ability to read and understand 3D CAD drawings
• Knowledge of sheet metal, fabrication, or mechanical products
• Strong communication and organisation skills

Desirable

• Experience using SolidWorks
• Previous design experience (3D modelling)
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree – not essential)

Why Apply?

• Move into a project-focused engineering role (less CAD-heavy)
• Work on varied, real-world products
• Gain exposure to customer-facing engineering projects
• Join a growing, supportive engineering team
• Opportunity to develop into senior or specialist roles

Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday to Friday
• Office-based role in Daventry
• Competitive salary (£30k–£45k depending on experience)

Apply Now

If you’re a Mechanical or Design Engineer looking to step into Project Engineering, or already in a project role and want more product exposure, apply today with your CV.

ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone, and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details. 

Contact:

Bav Patel

Recruitment Consultant

(phone number removed)

(url removed)

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.   

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