As a Project Design Engineer, you will play a critical role within a well-established, dynamic Engineering team, with a strong emphasis on project documentation, process coordination, and cross-functional project management. Mechanical design, MRP and SolidWorks proficiency are essential. Based in Redhill £38,000 salary bonus Monday to Thursday, 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm Benefits: Early finish Friday Free parking 22 days holiday bank holidays Free parking £5k non contractual KPI/performance related bonus (after probation) Pension scheme Job Description: Maintain accurate records, including design specifications, requirements, and change logs, ensuring alignment with quality and regulatory standards. Develop schedules, track milestones, and assign tasks while coordinating cross-functional teams for seamless project execution. Provide regular status updates, manage risks, and facilitate design reviews to keep all stakeholders informed. Work with engineering teams to align designs with requirements, oversee design changes, and collaborate with suppliers for component validation. Assist in cost estimation, track expenditures, and maintain a risk register to proactively address project challenges. Ensure smooth transitions from design to production and contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned. Person Specification: Prior experience in mechanical design is essential. Strong SolidWorks skills with the ability to navigate MRP systems and product structures. Highly analytical with strong interpersonal abilities and a structured approach to problem-solving. Clear and concise communicator across all business functions. PC literate with excellent time management, task prioritisation, and adaptability. Hands-on, self-motivated, and capable of adjusting to changing priorities. Skilled in managing multiple tasks within new product design and bespoke projects, with experience in leading teams and recording meeting minutes. Refer a friend and earn £100 If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.