Manufacturing Engineer

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.

The Role

As Project Engineer, you will lead and coordinate tooling and manufacturing projects from release through to final delivery, ensuring targets for quality, cost, and schedule are achieved.

You’ll be responsible for managing multiple projects at once, communicating effectively with customers and internal departments, and helping solve technical and manufacturing challenges along the way.

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.