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R&D Project Engineer
Abingdon
Fancy taking a project from a blank sheet of paper right through to a customer sailing off happily into the sunset?
We're on the hunt for a Project Engineer who's not afraid to get their hands dirty. You'll be the one turning customer wish-lists into reality — working the CAD, sorting the BOMs, chasing suppliers, and getting stuck into build and test. One minute you're in a design review, the next you're out on the production line solving a problem nobody saw coming.
This isn't a desk-bound, watch-the-clock kind of job. You'll be involved from the very first sketch all the way through to the finished product — and everything in between. If you like variety, this is about as varied as engineering gets.
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Here's what you'll need:
- Proper CAD ability — a degree-level engineering background, 5+ years' experience as a Project Engineer, and genuine skill in a 3D CAD environment, including component/assembly modelling and technical drawings
- A problem-solver's mindset — solid understanding of mechanical systems and fabricated components (steel, aluminium, plastics), and a knack for engineering your way out of a tricky spot with practical, innovative solutions
- Bonus points — any experience with GRP mouldings, fluid circuits, or electrical systems will get you noticed, though it's not a dealbreaker if you haven't
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If this sounds like something of interest, please reach out to Chris Smith to get the full details — he'll be happy to give you more information. Even if your CV isn't fully up to date, he can help you fill in the blanks.
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