Project Engineer (Special Purpose Machinery)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Walsall, West Midlands (County)
10 months ago
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Project Engineer (Special Purpose Machinery)
£45,000 - £50,000 + Progression to Management + Training + Company Benefits
Walsall

Are you a Project Engineer with experience in Special Purpose Machinery, looking for a role where you'll take full responsibility of bespoke machine and component design for high-profile clients?

Do you want to join a forward-thinking company that invests in your development and offers clear progression into management?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a business that delivers innovative automation, assembly, and testing solutions across high-impact industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, and rail. The company specialises in designing and manufacturing custom-built machines that improve production efficiency and reliability. Their turnkey service covers everything from concept and design through to fabrication, installation, and after-sales support.

In this role, you'll play a key part in specialist engineering projects-developing mechanical concepts from scratch, producing detailed technical documentation, and overseeing on-site machine installation in line with customer specifications.

This role would suit a Project Engineer with experience in special purpose machinery looking for a role where you have full ownership of design projects and a clear progression route to management.

The Role:

Developing mechanical concepts from scratch
Preparing documents for project stakeholders
Overseeing the installation of projects at client sites
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pmThe Person:

Project Engineer
Background in Special Purpose MachineryReference Number: BBBH20285a

Engineer, Design, Engineering, Machines, Machinery, Mechanical, Projects, Walsall, Birmingham, Wolverhampton

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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