WSR are looking for a Project Engineer for our client based in Wellingborough
Location:
Wellingborough
Salary:
£45k - £50k
Role Type:
Permanent, Full-Time
Hours:
Monday–Thursday 08:00–16:30, Friday 08:00–13:30
Are you an experienced Project Engineer looking to take ownership of innovative engineering projects from concept through to production? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing advanced mechanical systems for heavy vehicle applications, working at the forefront of design, analysis, and customer collaboration.
Project Engineer Role Overview:
You’ll lead the technical development and delivery of engineering projects, taking responsibility for ensuring solutions are robust, efficient, and aligned with customer requirements. Acting as a key technical interface, you’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Your work will include analysing existing designs, optimising performance, and developing best-fit solutions that meet both technical and commercial objectives.
Project Engineer Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering projects from initial concept through to series production
- Design and develop mechanical systems and assemblies
- Produce and maintain detailed CAD models and engineering drawings
- Carry out feasibility studies, design reviews, and engineering calculations
- Act as a technical point of contact for customers and suppliers
- Resolve technical challenges and support continuous improvement
- Define and manage Bills of Materials and engineering documentation
- Support testing, validation, and product development activities
- Contribute to product change processes and quality compliance
Project Engineer Skills, Experience and Attributes
- Degree in Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong experience in mechanical design and project delivery
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, and welding
- Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools (ideally Siemens NX and ANSYS)
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and perform engineering calculations
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across teams and with external stakeholders
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
Desirable
- Experience within the automotive or heavy vehicle sector
- Knowledge of suspension or structural systems
- Exposure to working in a project-led engineering environment
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and results-driven approach
- High attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Comfortable taking ownership of technical decisions
- Collaborative mindset with a hands-on attitude
- Committed to continuous improvement and professional development
Project Engineer Benefits:
- The opportunity to lead impactful engineering projects
- Exposure to cutting-edge product development
- A collaborative and technically driven environment
- Early finish on Fridays
- 25 days annual leave plus a company Christmas shutdown
- Company pension scheme
- Private healthcare (single cover)
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Additional perks including wellbeing initiatives, cycle to work scheme and employee discount platform
Please click ‘APPLY NOW’, or call the WSR Team at 01908 616184 for more info.
We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time.
We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available.
