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Project Engineer

  • Kettering, Northamptonshire
  • Permanent
  • Sep 10, 2026

Project Engineer
£45,000 - £55,000 + Specialist Training + Company Benefits
Kettering (Commutable from: Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Northampton, Market Harborough, Rugby & Surrounding areas)

Are you a Mechanical Design/ Project Engineer experienced in AutoCAD or Solidworks, looking for highly varied and autonomous role with an industry leading manufacturer, where you will oversee projects from cradle to grave?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing company, offering the chance to work on bespoke equipment alongside specialist training, allowing you to develop your skills further.

These market leaders design and manufacture high-end equipment products within the waste and recycling industry. They have seen recent growth in the last few years, and as a result they are looking to expand their R&D department.

In this varied role, you will be joining a team of project engineers. You will be responsible for new product development including bespoke customer specifications, as well as improving existing designs, to ensure continuous improvement.

This would suit someone experienced in AutoCAD/ SolidWorks with fabrication, sheet metal or similar knowledge, looking to join a rapidly growing business and work on a range of bespoke projects.

The Role:

  • New product development & improving existing designs.
  • Working on bespoke, customer specifications.
  • Fully site based.


The Person:

  • Experienced in AutoCAD or Solidworks.
  • Mechanical, Fabrication, Sheet metal, Structural design experience desirable.
  • Commutable to Kettering.


Reference: 279297

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact [Jamie Davies] at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH279297_1789031114
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Kettering, Northamptonshire

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£45,000 - £55,000 per annum

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Permanent

Job Type

Engineering

Discipline

BBBH279297_1789031114

Reference Number

10 Sep 2026

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