Project Engineer – Aerospace Tooling & Manufacturing
We’re looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join a growing precision engineering business supporting some of the world’s most advanced aerospace programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical or manufacturing engineering background who enjoys coordinating complex projects, working closely with production teams, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions from concept through to completion. You’ll play a key role in driving projects through manufacture and delivery while working alongside design, production, quality, customers, and suppliers in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage manufacturing projects from release to delivery.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications including GD&T.
- Work closely with Design, Production, and Quality teams to meet customer requirements.
- Provide customers with regular project updates and resolve technical queries.
- Support investigations and resolution of variances or non-conformances.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and status reporting.
- Communicate project progress clearly during production and management meetings.
- Support supplier and customer visits when required.
What We’re Looking For
- Essential: Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within a tooling, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
- Strong CAD knowledge, ideally CATIA.
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering materials, and GD&T.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multiple departments.
- Comfortable managing several projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Desirable: Aerospace engineering or manufacturing experience.
- Experience using MRP systems.
- Knowledge of manual and CNC machining processes.
- Inspection and metrology experience.
- Composite manufacturing knowledge.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Flexible working arrangements around core hours.
- Opportunity for overtime when available.
- Health insurance.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.
- Exposure to challenging, high-profile aerospace projects.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.
- Growing business with long-term career potential.
About You
You’ll be a motivated and proactive engineer who enjoys solving problems, communicating with people at all levels, and taking ownership of projects. You’ll have strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while delivering results in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…