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Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for a Project Design Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership and Management:

• Participate in regular KPI reviews on the allocated projects and ensure on time delivery. Understand and promote Scrum values, helping team members embrace these values.
• Complete training programs assigned on time and as per business needs.
• Participate in regular check-ins with reporting manager and address any concerns.
• Showcase success stories in each sprint to the wider team and celebrate success.

1. Technical Expertise and Mentoring:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather testing requirements.
• Address all the technical queries and escalations on time.
• Deliver system rig design as per the design standards within project timelines.
• Create system Rig Design artefacts and deliver to meet First Time Right metrics target.
• Promote Scrum values and help team members embrace these values.
• Decompose test requirements to architect systems supporting development and validation activities.

1. Quality Management and Process:

• Capture Lessons Learned from projects and share it with the team.
• Maintain our client's way documents updated and as per audit compliance.
• Support activities for positive audit outcomes (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Follow established processes to ensure quality delivery.
• Implement continuous improvement projects to enhance team performance and output quality.

1. People Management and Delivery:

• Deliver high-quality system designs, including requirements capture, system architecture, network architecture, wiring designs, cooling circuit schematics, bill of materials, and simulation requirements.
• Embrace agile methodology and follow scrum values for incremental product delivery.
• Deliver quality design specifications within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Work with lead operations engineers to hand over system designs for implementation and operation.
• Identify and resolve risks early to prevent project obstacles.
• Demonstrate experience in Agile Methodology, including Scrum and Kanban.

1. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:

• Ensure alignment with technical requirements and standards through cross-functional collaboration.
• Update the design pack as per the audit feedback.
• Practice servant leadership and be flexible to changes, embracing Agile principles.
• Maintain JIRA stories updated and escalate any impediments on time and proactively.
• Maintain clear and concise communication with all stakeholders.

1. Flexibility:

• Undertake directed tasks in alignment with job requirements.

Essential Skills:

• Experience delivering projects and developing complex systems in an Agile environment, ideally with Scrum implementation.
• Experience designing and/or validating electrified powertrains.
• Experience integrating complex systems.
• Ability to challenge existing ideas and processes to improve team performance.
• Ability to present complex technical ideas or project issues clearly to diverse audiences.

Desirable Skills:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Controls, or Systems Engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and Excel.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused attitude.
• Scrum Master qualifications.
• Experience with automotive networks, electrical distribution systems, voltage instrumentation, hardware-in-loop simulation, and cooling systems.
• Six Sigma or problem-solving training and certification.
• Understanding of relevant automotive standards and health and safety regulations.

Essential Personal Skills:

• Passion for delivering complex projects and supporting team members, aligning with our client's Creator's code.
• Resilient and enthusiastic, able to respond constructively to new ideas and challenge existing thinking positively.

• Ensure designs are compliant with industry regulations, technical standards, and client requirements.
  Produce and review design documentation, including reports, specifications, calculations, and equipment schedules
• Provide technical support during the procurement, installation, and commissioning stages, ensuring that mechanical systems are installed and operate according to the design intent.
• Assist in the planning, design, and execution of a facility construction project
• Co-ordinate with contractors, consultants, and internal teams
• Monitor project progress and report on milestones, risks, and issues
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Support procurement of equipment and materials
• Manage the lifecycle of key strategic projects
• Co-ordinate all project aspects from budget, plans, schedules, and processes

• Manage the lifecycle of key strategic projects
• Co-ordinate all project aspects from budget, plans, schedules, and processes
• 3+ years of experience within industrial or manufacturing construction projects
• Knowledge of recycling processes or environmental engineering is a plus
• Degree in mechanical or Civil Engineering

We’re Hiring on Behalf of Our Client

Are you passionate about driving innovation, product excellence, and consistent improvement? We’re looking for a dynamic and hands-on Project Design Engineer to join our client’s team. In this role, you’ll take full ownership of one of the company’s core product ranges, guiding it through its entire lifecycle—from concept and innovation to quality, support, and cost optimisation.

Key Purpose of the Role The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing a core product range throughout its lifecycle.
li>Driving product innovation and ensuring industry-leading performance, quality, and value.
• Supporting cross-functional teams including production, customer service, and procurement.
• Identifying and implementing cost-saving and value engineering opportunities.

Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Innovation & Competitive Analysis

Stay current with advancements in UHV (Ultra High Vacuum) design and manufacturing technologies.

Benchmark competitor products through reverse engineering to maintain a competitive edge.

2. Product Development

Manage and deliver development projects on time and within budget.

Promote and apply best practices in Design for Manufacture (DFM).

Conduct feasibility studies on new product introductions (NPIs).

Create and review detailed drawings in accordance with BS 888 standards.

Collaborate with new and existing suppliers for product development.

Generate CAD BOMs and ensure accurate data dissemination across stakeholders.

Carry out FMEA and prototype assembly/testing.

3. Quality Assurance

Identify areas for product and process improvement.

Lead 8D problem-solving and root cause analysis initiatives.

4. Product Lifecycle Maintenance

Maintain accurate and current product data and documentation.

Support operations with up-to-date CAD BOMs and comprehensive work instructions.

5. Cost Optimisation

Lead value engineering efforts to reduce costs while maintaining quality and functionality.

Contribute to in/out-sourcing projects in collaboration with purchasing and manufacturing teams.

6. Engineering Change Management

Execute engineering changes promptly and systematically.

Ensure all product documentation and BOMs reflect current specifications.

7. Custom Design Support

Provide technical support for custom quotations and inquiries.

Deliver engineering packs for custom orders on time and within budget.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of DFMA principles.
• Experience in root cause analysis and product engineering of assemblies/components.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Project costing and quotation experience.
• Ability to read and produce technical drawings using modern 3D CAD systems.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo 5 (or higher).
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly and machining (milling/turning).

Qualifications Essential:

• HNC/HND in Mechanical and Production Engineering

Desirable:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication skills across all levels of engineering and production.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management.
• Practical, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership.

Flexible Working Requirements The successful candidate will be expected to balance responsibilities across design, product engineering, and quality. A flexible, proactive attitude is essential, along with a willingness to get involved in hands-on product build and testing when required.

Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for a Project Design Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership and Management:

• Participate in regular KPI reviews on the allocated projects and ensure on time delivery. Understand and promote Scrum values, helping team members embrace these values.
• Complete training programs assigned on time and as per business needs.
• Participate in regular check-ins with reporting manager and address any concerns.
• Showcase success stories in each sprint to the wider team and celebrate success.

1. Technical Expertise and Mentoring:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather testing requirements.
• Address all the technical queries and escalations on time.
• Deliver system rig design as per the design standards within project timelines.
• Create system Rig Design artefacts and deliver to meet First Time Right metrics target.
• Promote Scrum values and help team members embrace these values.
• Decompose test requirements to architect systems supporting development and validation activities.

1. Quality Management and Process:

• Capture Lessons Learned from projects and share it with the team.
• Maintain our client's way documents updated and as per audit compliance.
• Support activities for positive audit outcomes (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Follow established processes to ensure quality delivery.
• Implement continuous improvement projects to enhance team performance and output quality.

1. People Management and Delivery:

• Deliver high-quality system designs, including requirements capture, system architecture, network architecture, wiring designs, cooling circuit schematics, bill of materials, and simulation requirements.
• Embrace agile methodology and follow scrum values for incremental product delivery.
• Deliver quality design specifications within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Work with lead operations engineers to hand over system designs for implementation and operation.
• Identify and resolve risks early to prevent project obstacles.
• Demonstrate experience in Agile Methodology, including Scrum and Kanban.

1. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:

• Ensure alignment with technical requirements and standards through cross-functional collaboration.
• Update the design pack as per the audit feedback.
• Practice servant leadership and be flexible to changes, embracing Agile principles.
• Maintain JIRA stories updated and escalate any impediments on time and proactively.
• Maintain clear and concise communication with all stakeholders.

1. Flexibility:

• Undertake directed tasks in alignment with job requirements.

Essential Skills:

• Experience delivering projects and developing complex systems in an Agile environment, ideally with Scrum implementation.
• Experience designing and/or validating electrified powertrains.
• Experience integrating complex systems.
• Ability to challenge existing ideas and processes to improve team performance.
• Ability to present complex technical ideas or project issues clearly to diverse audiences.

Desirable Skills:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Controls, or Systems Engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and Excel.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused attitude.
• Scrum Master qualifications.
• Experience with automotive networks, electrical distribution systems, voltage instrumentation, hardware-in-loop simulation, and cooling systems.
• Six Sigma or problem-solving training and certification.
• Understanding of relevant automotive standards and health and safety regulations.

Essential Personal Skills:

• Passion for delivering complex projects and supporting team members, aligning with our client's Creator's code.
• Resilient and enthusiastic, able to respond constructively to new ideas and challenge existing thinking positively.

• Ensure designs are compliant with industry regulations, technical standards, and client requirements.
  Produce and review design documentation, including reports, specifications, calculations, and equipment schedules
• Provide technical support during the procurement, installation, and commissioning stages, ensuring that mechanical systems are installed and operate according to the design intent.
• Assist in the planning, design, and execution of a facility construction project
• Co-ordinate with contractors, consultants, and internal teams
• Monitor project progress and report on milestones, risks, and issues
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Support procurement of equipment and materials
• Manage the lifecycle of key strategic projects
• Co-ordinate all project aspects from budget, plans, schedules, and processes

• Manage the lifecycle of key strategic projects
• Co-ordinate all project aspects from budget, plans, schedules, and processes
• 3+ years of experience within industrial or manufacturing construction projects
• Knowledge of recycling processes or environmental engineering is a plus
• Degree in mechanical or Civil Engineering

Are you a proficient Design Engineer, whether junior or with some experience, and do you aspire to be a key part of a small, fast-paced, progressing, vibrant team?  Do you have the ability to both learn and demonstrate your skillset?  If so, we are the right match for you…

Who are we?

We are Resipoint, part of the Dutypoint group of companies and the market-leading manufacturer of Prefabricated Packaged Utility Rooms in the UK.  In the future, we will be expanding into other prefabricated products for the multi-residential market.  Our 100,000 square foot headquarters in Quedgeley West Business Park, Gloucester, offers state-of-the-art facilities.  You can enjoy many benefits such as free snacks, a recreation area, and spacious, contemporary air-conditioned offices.

The role:

In summary, reporting to the project manager, you will be working on producing concept and manufacturing drawings for Packaged Utility Rooms.  You will closely work with the surrounding pre-construction, pre-production, and production teams to deliver a high-quality product.

·    Produce manufacturing and concept designs for Packaged Utility rooms, usually incorporating the standard design concept and a high-level list of components that need incorporating within the PUR.

·    Create and check general arrangement and detailed part drawings.

·    Generate and maintain the bill of materials on the internal systems.

·    Troubleshoot and resolve design issues.

That is just a flavour of the range of duties involved - a wide variety of responsibilities underpin this role within a fast growing SME, which is another reason why this role is so appealing.

Hours of work: Full time

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000pa

Requirements

What are we looking for in you?

·    Good knowledge of Solidworks CAD software.

·    A minimum of 1-2 years’ previous experience in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA).

·    Good knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).

·    Some Mechanical and Electrical knowledge advantageous.

·    2:1 Engineering Degree advantageous.

·    A high level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.

If you want to effect change in the way we do things at Resipoint, and if now is the right time for you to make a career change and join us on this journey, we would love to hear from you.

·    Always World Class Service

·    Rise to It

·    Thrive on Progress

·    Do Business Right

Benefits

·    25 days holiday + bank holidays

·    Company pension scheme

·    Company bonus scheme

·    Free parking

·    Free drinks & snacks

·    Free lunch once a week.

• A degree in Civil Engineering along with at least 2 years post graduate experience
• Previous experience of working in a 3D environment within the Civil environment
• The ability to take on your own work, working with Civil Technicians to produce contract deliverables, with the emphasis on teamwork
• Developed skills in the use of relevant software, but also able to produce conceptual designs using hand analysis methods.

CIVIL DESIGN ENGINEER

POSITION : Civil Design Engineer

LOCATION :  Commutable from Driffield , Bridlington , Beverley, Hull, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Selby, York, Leeds, Lincoln, Sheffield

SALARY AND BENEFITS : £50- £70k package DOE  + healthcare

THE ROLE : Our client is looking for a Civil Design Engineer to help them provide effective solutions to complex problems across a wide range exciting and challenging projects.  The successful Civil Design Engineer will do this by utilising the latest design & analysis software and will be able to produce conceptual designs.

YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING :

• A degree in Civil Engineering along with at least 2 years post graduate experience
li>Previous experience of working in a 3D environment within the Civil environment
• The ability to take on your own work, working with Civil Technicians to produce contract deliverables, with the emphasis on teamwork
• Developed skills in the use of relevant software, but also able to produce conceptual designs using hand analysis methods.

Candidates will either hold Chartered status with ICE or IStructE or be working towards this. Full support will be offered to candidates that would like to achieve this.

To find out more about the Civil Design Engineer role please contact Steve Ball on the number provided

Steve Ball Recruitment Ltd are a recruitment business specialising in the delivery of recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven’t received a reply from us within 28 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise.
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