McElmeel Mobility Services Ltd.
Project Engineer
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McElmeel Mobility Services - Project/Design Engineer
With fantastic benefits such as private healthcare cover and quarterly corporate social events. This role provides you with learning and development opportunities.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Project / Design Engineer to lead the delivery of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) conversion projects. This is a hands-on role combining engineering design, project leadership, regulatory compliance, and process improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered right-first-time, fully compliant with UK/EU regulations, and aligned with production needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full project lifecycle (scope, planning, delivery, and handover)
- Manage cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Procurement, Production, Stores)
- Develop engineering designs using SolidWorks (DFM/DFA principles)
- Create and maintain:
- Build manuals & work instructions
- Process maps (VSM / SIPOC)
- Technical documentation and change control
- Ensure compliance with VCA Type Approval and relevant UK/EU regulations
- Define quality gates (goods-in, in-process, final inspection)
- Support supplier setup, specifications, and quality standards
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives
- Plan and support vehicle testing (including overseas)
- Deliver training and H&S toolbox talks across teams
- Maintain engineering governance (BOMs, ERP, change management)
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What You’ll Need
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Automotive or related)
- 4+ years’ experience in a Project or Design Engineering role
- Strong SolidWorks and technical drawing experience
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (steelwork/fabrication)
- Experience with vehicle regulations / type approval (UK/EU)
- Proven ability to manage projects and multiple stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving skills (5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
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Desirable
- WAV, automotive or conversion experience
- Electrical/ Wiring problem solving experience
- Knowledge of VCA approval processes
- ERP systems experience (e.g., Unleashed)
- Lean / Continuous Improvement background
To apply follow the steps below:
- Call - 028 3752 5333
- Send an email to hr@mobility-services.com
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