Project Design Engineer (Mon-Fri 8-hour day shifts)Whitworths Limited • Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom
Project Design Engineer (Mon-Fri 8-hour day shifts)
Whitworths Limited
- Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom
- Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom
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Project Design Engineer
Power Innovation. Deliver Results. Build the Future of Better Nutrition.
Are you a CAD‑savvy design engineer with a passion for hands‑on problem solving and end‑to‑end project delivery? Do you want to see your ideas come to life in a high‑impact, purpose‑led business? If so,
Whitworths
wants to hear from you.
Ready to take your engineering skills from the drawing board to real‑world impact? At
Whitworths , we’re looking for a
Project Design Engineer
to lead critical site projects—from developing detailed electrical and mechanical designs to supporting hands‑on installations that fuel our growth. This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger:
engineering that feeds the nation .
Your Mission As our
Project Design Engineer , you’ll bring energy, mechanical and electrical expertise, and precision to every stage of the project lifecycle. You’ll be trusted to design and deliver complex capital projects that improve efficiency, scale capacity, and support innovation across our food manufacturing site. From concept design and layout planning through to supporting installation, your designs will power Whitworths’ next phase of growth.
What You’ll Own
Design with Precision:
Create detailed mechanical and electrical layouts and specifications for electrical distribution systems for plant and equipment
Be Hands‑On:
Actively support the installation of systems for new production lines and site equipment
Work with the Best:
Collaborate with suppliers to obtain competitive quotes and the right tech for the job
Drive the Business Case:
Prepare robust investment proposals, timelines, and cost breakdowns
Own the Project Lifecycle:
From concept to commissioning—develop critical paths, manage budgets, and hit milestones
Lead Safely:
Manage contractors, issue permits to work, and enforce high Health & Safety standards
Track Progress:
Keep everyone aligned with regular updates and clear reporting to the Head of Engineering
Stay Organised:
Maintain up‑to‑date project records, documentation, and administrative systems
Exciting Projects You’ll Help Power
Implementation of advanced nut production lines and volumetric seed feeders
Upgrades across site infrastructure—from roadways to electrical upgrades
Installation of checkweighers, labellers, case tapers and other smart tech
Supporting heat treatment technology for nuts
New warehouse upgrade for increased storage facilities
Site‑wide review of jaws and tube filling capabilities
What You’ll Bring Must‑Haves:
Strong experience designing
mechanical and electric distribution systems
for multi‑supplier production lines
Proven ability to deliver
capital projects
from concept to completion
Familiarity with
Health & Safety
in an FMCG/manufacturing environment
Proficiency with
Microsoft Project
and
AutoCAD
Confidence using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Financial awareness—able to plan, monitor and report against project budgets
Exceptional organisational skills—able to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines
Nice‑to‑Haves:
Previous experience in
food manufacturing
A mindset for
continuous improvement and innovation
About Us We’re on an exciting mission here at Whitworths – to help boost the nutrient intake of the nation, improving general health of families using the goodness found in our delicious products. We’re the only brand that gives a credibly nutritious boost to breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, baking and beyond.
Why Join Whitworths? There are countless reasons to join our team, but the most compelling is having a job you love with a company you’re proud to work for.
Here’s what we offer:
Competitive Salary
33 Days Holiday
Workplace Pension
Access to a range of family‑friendly, health, and lifestyle benefits.
We are committed to investing in our people—developing skills, providing growth opportunities, and fostering a culture of support. Our recent
Investors in People
accreditation is a testament to our dedication to our team.
Apply Now If this sounds like the opportunity for you and you have the skills and experience required to excel as a Project Engineer, click
‘Apply’
now! We look forward to receiving your application. Rest assured, all applications will receive a response.
Our Commitment Whitworths is fully committed to eradicating modern slavery within our business and supply chain. Our modern slavery statement is available on our website. If you have any concerns, please contact the
Salvation Army Human Trafficking Helpline (0300 303 8151)
or the
Modern Slavery Helpline (08000 121 700) .
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- English
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