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Project Engineer

OrionKettering, Northamptonshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 1 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Project Engineer role at Orion offers a fantastic opportunity to drive innovative materials handling systems from concept to completion, building valuable experience across design, development, and client collaboration. You'll thrive here if you're a proactive engineer with strong CAD skills and a knack for problem-solving, eager to contribute to a growing team and see your designs come to life. Apply now to embark on this exciting journey of engineering excellence!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Posted
1 week ago
AutoCADSolidWorksStakeholder Management

Job Description

Our client is seeking a proactive Project Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is a varied role involving the design, development, and delivery of bespoke materials handling systems, taking projects from concept through to installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

  • The Project Engineer will manage engineering aspects of projects from initial concept through to manufacture, installation, testing, and commissioning.
  • Produce 2D and 3D general arrangement drawings and system layouts using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
  • The Project Engineer will design and develop engineering solutions including conveyors, structures, access platforms, walkways, chutes, and associated equipment.
  • Create detailed manufacturing drawings, models, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Work closely with customers, suppliers, project managers, sales teams, and manufacturing departments to deliver successful projects.
  • Attend site visits to take measurements, support installations, and oversee commissioning activities.
  • Produce technical specifications, manuals, and engineering documentation.
  • Drive continuous improvement by challenging existing designs and identifying innovative engineering solutions.

Skills & Experience

  • The Project Engineer will need to have strong experience using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
  • Experience producing GA drawings, detailed designs, and engineering documentation.
  • Knowledge of fabrication, sheet metal, and special-purpose machinery design, ideally conveyors or materials handling equipment.
  • Experience with BOM management and ERP/MRP systems.
  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately, weare not able torespond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies, please visit our website.

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