Aerospace Project Design Engineer

Senior Aerospace BWT; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Aerospace BWT is seeking a Project Design Engineer to join the Macclesfield team, driving design and development for customer projects focusing on low-pressure, low-temperature aircraft air-conditioning ducting and insulation panels.

You will own technical aspects, collaborate across internal and external teams, prepare documentation, and support production and certification activities to ensure on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• Aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing, or similar engineering background.
• Experience in design review activities and technical project support.
• Ability to read, understand, and produce technical drawings, Bills of Materials, and engineering documentation.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to develop practical design solutions.
• Good understanding of mechanical assembly processes within a manual manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through technical challenges in a practical and structured way.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to customers, colleagues, and management.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and document control discipline.
• Good general IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with customers and internal teams professionally and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel when required to support project or customer activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering activities on customer projects to ensure successful project completion and certification.
• Review customer requirements and translate them into suitable design and technical solutions.
• Prepare and issue technical documentation, including estimates, Bills of Materials, design reviews, technical proposals, drawings, and technical reports.
• Approve drawings and technical documentation in line with company procedures and standards.
• Support design reviews to ensure products meet customer, organisational, quality, and aviation authority requirements.
• Act as a key technical contact between the customer and the business, helping to align project requirements with internal capability.
• Work closely with production, technical, quality, sales, and operations teams to support project delivery.
• Support product and material testing in line with customer specifications.
• Arrange or support the manufacture of samples, test components, and initial production runs where required.
• Provide practical engineering support during project design phases, including production and development support.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing designs, manufacturing methods, and project delivery processes.
• Maintain accurate project records, technical documentation, product information, and contact data.
• Communicate project progress, technical issues, risks, and achievements clearly with stakeholders.
• Support off-site activities where required, which may include customer visits or overseas travel.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Technical design

Reading drawings

BOM knowledge

Mechanical assembly

Problem solving

Communication skills

Documentation control

MS Office

Travel availability

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Senior Aerospace BWT is seeking a Project Design Engineer to join the Macclesfield team, driving design and development for customer projects focusing on low-pressure, low-temperature aircraft air-conditioning ducting and insulation panels.

You will own technical aspects, collaborate across internal and external teams, prepare documentation, and support production and certification activities to ensure on-time project delivery.