Aerospace Mechanical Project Lead (NPI)

Owen Daniels; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Pension up to 10%

25 days leave + buy/sell 5 days

Private medical cover

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to own aerospace product development, from customer requirements through to design, validation and installation. You will lead mechanical projects within a regulated, safety-critical environment, delivering products from concept to production.

You will manage timelines, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to product development and continuous improvement. Hybrid working with on-site days and some travel expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience with safety-critical components or systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, product development and engineering processes.
• Experience leading engineering projects or NPI programmes.
• Good communication with customers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with 3D CAD, engineering analysis, DFMEA and design for manufacture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects and NPI programmes from concept to production.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to deliver complex aerospace products.
• Oversee design verification, qualification testing and validation activities.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Programme Management to ensure robust designs.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace experience

Project management

Customer communication

DFMEA

Design for manufacture

3D CAD

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

FEA

Job description

Owen Daniels is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to own aerospace product development, from customer requirements through to design, validation and installation. You will lead mechanical projects within a regulated, safety-critical environment, delivering products from concept to production.

You will manage timelines, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to product development and continuous improvement. Hybrid working with on-site days and some travel expected.