Graduate Mechanical Project Engineer

Mirus Aircraft Seating; Hingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Career development

Job summary

Mirus Aircraft Seating invites applications for a Graduate Mechanical Project Engineer to join the Programme team in the UK. You will gain hands‑on experience coordinating projects from concept through delivery, working with experienced engineers and key customers in the aerospace sector.

You will support engineering and programme activities, collaborate across functions, and develop your project management and technical skills in a fast‑paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Interest in project or programme management within engineering/manufacturing.
• Understanding of how engineered products are designed, developed, manufactured and delivered.
• Willingness to learn aerospace certification, compliance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of aircraft seating programmes from design through to manufacture and delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Programmes, Operations and Supply Chain teams.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling and tracking to meet milestones.
• Help manage technical requirements, design changes, risks and actions.
• Contribute to solving technical and project-related challenges through structured problem solving.
• Support programme reviews with clear progress updates and actions.
• Understand cost, quality, weight and lead‑time drivers.
• Ensure compliance with customer, aerospace and regulatory requirements.
• Gain hands-on experience across concept to certified hardware lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaborative working

Detail oriented

Proactive

Curious learner

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Project planning software

Job description

About The Role

As a Graduate Mechanical Project Engineer, you'll join our Programmes team and gain hands‑on experience coordinating and supporting exciting projects from concept through to delivery, working alongside experienced engineers and engaging with global customers, including Airbus and Boeing.

About The Role

As a Graduate Mechanical Project Engineer, you'll join our Programmes team and gain hands‑on experience coordinating and supporting exciting projects from concept through to delivery, working alongside experienced engineers and engaging with global customers, including Airbus and Boeing. You’ll work collaboratively across Engineering, Programmes, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain, developing your understanding of how complex aerospace products are delivered in a fast‑paced, regulated manufacturing environment. As you develop, you’ll have opportunities to take increasing ownership of project activities, support programme planning, manage technical requirements and contribute to solving engineering and delivery challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical and project management skills within a fast‑growing, collaborative environment where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.

Your Main Responsiblitlies

As a Graduate Mechanical Project Engineer, you will support the successful delivery of aircraft seating programmes, helping to ensure projects are delivered on time, to cost, quality and performance targets. Working closely with Engineering, Programmes, Operations and Supply Chain teams, you will:

• Support the delivery of engineering and customer programmes from design through to manufacture and delivery.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Programmes, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams.
• Support project planning, scheduling and tracking to help ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Assist with managing technical requirements, design changes, risks and project actions.
• Contribute to solving technical and project-related challenges through structured problem solving.
• Support programme reviews and provide clear updates on progress, risks and actions.
• Develop an understanding of project cost, quality, weight and lead‑time drivers.
• Support compliance with customer, aerospace and regulatory requirements.
• Gain practical experience of how engineered products progress from concept and design through certification, manufacture and delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and help identify opportunities to improve project and engineering processes.
• Build strong working relationships across Mirus and with relevant customers and suppliers.

About You

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic graduate who is keen to develop both their technical engineering and project management skills.

You’ll Ideally Have

• A degree in an Engineering or related technical discipline.
• An interest in project or programme management within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• A good understanding of how engineered products are designed, developed, manufactured and delivered.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• An interest in technical requirements, design changes and product development.
• A willingness to learn about aerospace certification, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The confidence to work collaboratively with different teams and contribute to technical discussions.
• A proactive, curious and solutions‑focused approach.

Desirable

• Placement, internship or project experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using project planning or engineering software.
• Exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI) or product development.
• An understanding of aerospace, automotive or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary university or industry projects.

Personal Skills / Attributes

• Curious and eager to learn – keen to develop technical and commercial knowledge.
• Organised and proactive – able to manage actions, priorities and deadlines.
• Analytical and solutions‑focused – enjoys understanding problems and finding practical solutions.
• Collaborative – comfortable working with people across different functions and levels.
• Clear communicator – able to explain information effectively and confidently.
• Detail‑focused – understands the importance of accuracy in an aerospace environment.
• Adaptable and resilient – comfortable working in a fast‑paced and evolving organisation.
• Accountable – takes ownership of tasks and follows them through to completion.

Be eligible to work in the UK, comfortable commuting or being based in Hingham, Norfolk and work flexible hours required.

Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to the full product lifecycle, from concept through to certified hardware.
• The opportunity to work with world‑leading customers including Airbus and Boeing.
• Mentoring and development from experienced engineers and programme leaders.
• Hands‑on experience within a fast‑growing aerospace business.
• Opportunities to develop project management, technical and leadership skills.
• A chance to contribute to innovative products and support a more sustainable future for aviation.

We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Graduate Mechanical Project Engineer position.

Come on a journey with us and be part of making a positive and impactful difference!

Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.