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. Youll manage your own tasks or project work packages, working hands-on with mechanical assemblies, test rigs, and cleanroom systems.

Youll 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

• Competitive salary
• Based in Warrington

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver full project engineering scope across design, development, and testing
• Produce detailed CAD models and documentation using SolidWorks and PDM
• Support hands-on assembly, cleanroom testing, and commissioning activities
• Analyse test data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to clients
• Manage small R&D projects or take ownership of work packages in larger programmes

Requirements

• HND or Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years post-graduation experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Proficient in SolidWorks and PDM for advanced modelling and configuration control
• Comfortable with lab-based tasks, testing, and working in multidisciplinary teams
• Must be commutable to Warrington