Project Design Engineer Assistant (secondment)

Senior plc; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Aerospace BWT, part of the Senior PLC Group, is seeking a detail-oriented Project Design Engineer Assistant to join our engineering team on a secondment basis.

You will support KPI processing, Static Data management, and documentation while reporting to the Senior Project Design Engineer. This role helps maintain accurate records and supports live aerospace projects across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented and well organised.
• Experience with engineering documentation and records management is a plus.
• Reading engineering drawings and BOM familiarity are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process KPI data such as SARs, Engineering Orders and Concessions/Production Permits up to closure.
• Manage Static Data, ensuring records are accurate, current and audit-ready.
• Support development and organisation of engineering documentation, including BOMs and estimates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Reading engineering drawings

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Aerospace BWT, part of the Senior PLC Group, is a global leader in designing and manufacturing ultra-lightweight, low-pressure air distribution and cabin insulation systems for commercial, military, business, and helicopter aircraft, providing one-stop solutions from design to testing and production, known for weight reduction and efficiency. They specialise in thermoplastic composites, flexible ducting, and additive manufacturing, serving major aerospace companies with high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Project Design Engineer Assistant to join our engineering team (secondment). In this role, you will provide essential support to our Project Design Engineering team, assisting with engineering KPI processing, Static Data management, and documentation. Reporting to the Senior Project Design Engineer, this is a good opportunity to build engineering process knowledge while directly supporting live aerospace projects.

• Process lower-tier engineering KPIs: SARs, Engineering Orders, Change Requests, and Concessions/Production Permits, through to closure
• Handle the Static Data workload, keeping records accurate, current, and audit-ready
• Support the development and organisation of engineering documentation, including BOMs, estimates, and supporting records
• Coordinate administrative tasks for the Project Design Engineers, including database, and correspondence support
• Conduct basic research on materials, components, and manufacturing processes to support the design team's decisions
• Prepare and organise technical documentation, reports, and project files in accordance with company standards
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to gather and pass on information as required
• Maintain organised project records and ensure documentation is ready for engineering review

This role supports the Project Design Engineers with the above tasks and does not extend into leading projects, approving drawings, primary customer liaison, technical proposals, certification sign-off, or worldwide travel.

• Fast learner who works well under pressure, with strong multitasking ability and the flexibility to switch between tasks
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills and good time management
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy handling engineering documentation and Static Data records
• Good working knowledge of BWT products and processes
• Able to read engineering drawings
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Preferred: Strong problem-solving skills
• Preferred: Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment