Project Engineer

Posting date:	02 April 2026
Salary:	£50,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	02 May 2026
Location:	PO2 5PD
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	City Centre Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	AERII9-1105

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer to support the design, development, and certification of aerospace products from concept through to delivery.

Working within a design engineering environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction and ongoing product improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements, technical specifications, and Statements of Work
  
• Support bids and sales activities with technical proposals and certification plans
  
• Produce 2D and 3D CAD designs ensuring manufacturability and compliance
  
• Prepare certification documentation including test plans, reports, and compliance checklists
  
• Maintain design documentation, including design changes and reviews
  
• Support root cause analysis and non-conformance investigations
  
• Liaise with suppliers on development, testing, and documentation
  
• Participate in project reviews and customer/supplier meetings
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  Requirements
  • Experience in a design and/or certification engineering environment
    
  • Knowledge of aerospace or regulated industry standards (e.g. CAA, EASA, FAA, or similar)
    
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar)
    
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture
    
  • Experience with GD&T and technical drawings
    
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
    
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
    Desirable
    • Experience with root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
      
    • Lean / Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma knowledge
      
    • Experience with PDM / PLM / ERP systems
      
    • Background in aerospace or other highly regulated industries
      Qualifications
      • Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
        Working Hours
        • Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:15
          
        • Friday: 07:30 – 16:00
          
        • Every other Friday off (9-day fortnight)
          Benefits
          • Competitive salary
            
          • Company pension scheme
            
          • Employee assistance programme
            
          • Health and wellbeing support
            
          • Cycle to Work scheme
            
          • Retail discounts
            

            To find out more call us on 02382350250 or apply here

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