Project Engineer / R&D Engineer / Mechanical Development Engineer required to join a technical consultancy and engineering services provider supporting complex projects in the space, vacuum, and advanced mechanical systems sector based in Warrington.
The successful Project Engineer will support end-to-end delivery of technical and R&D programmes, including design, analysis, testing, and reporting. You’ll manage your own tasks or project work packages, working hands-on with mechanical assemblies, test rigs, and cleanroom systems.
You’ll have experience in mechanical design, CAD modelling, and project coordination within a high-spec engineering environment, ideally linked to aerospace, precision mechanisms, or vacuum systems.
Package
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Up to £50k depending on experience
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Based in Warrington
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver full project engineering scope across design, development, and testing
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Produce detailed CAD models and documentation using SolidWorks and PDM
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Support hands-on assembly, cleanroom testing, and commissioning activities
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Analyse test data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to clients
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Manage small R&D projects or take ownership of work packages in larger programmes
Requirements
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HND or Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline
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Minimum 3 years’ post-graduation experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering
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Proficient in SolidWorks and PDM for advanced modelling and configuration control
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Comfortable with lab-based tasks, testing, and working in multidisciplinary teams
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Must be commutable to Warrington