Project Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tandem Personnel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | I3263 |
Summary
We are working with a well-established engineering business seeking a Project Design Engineer based in Ipswich. This is an excellent, diverse role for someone who can work independently and as part of a team, providing mechanical design and engineering support across the business while contributing to product development and technical advancement.
Key responsibilities are:
• Produce 3D CAD models (Autodesk Inventor) and 2D drawings (AutoCAD)
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and meet functional requirements.
• Manage projects from sales order to commissioning, including BOMs, layout drawings, and specifications.
• Undertake in-house testing, support factory testing, and assist with on-site commissioning.
• Provide technical support for internal teams, service engineers, and client queries.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, spares drawings, and O&M manuals, ensuring compliance.
• Assist with inspections and warranty investigations as required.
Candidate requirements:
• Previous experience in a mechanical design engineering role
• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Product Design, or similar.
• Strong mathematics and physics skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Organised, methodical, and able to work independently.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer to work on technically challenging projects, providing design solutions and supporting business growth.
37.5 hours per week with half day on Friday.
Key responsibilities are:
• Produce 3D CAD models (Autodesk Inventor) and 2D drawings (AutoCAD)
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and meet functional requirements.
• Manage projects from sales order to commissioning, including BOMs, layout drawings, and specifications.
• Undertake in-house testing, support factory testing, and assist with on-site commissioning.
• Provide technical support for internal teams, service engineers, and client queries.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, spares drawings, and O&M manuals, ensuring compliance.
• Assist with inspections and warranty investigations as required.
Candidate requirements:
• Previous experience in a mechanical design engineering role
• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Product Design, or similar.
• Strong mathematics and physics skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Organised, methodical, and able to work independently.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer to work on technically challenging projects, providing design solutions and supporting business growth.
37.5 hours per week with half day on Friday.