Project Design Engineer Assistant (Secondment)

Senior Aerospace Bwt; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Aerospace BWT Macclesfield, England, United Kingdom is seeking a Project Design Engineer Assistant (secondment). You will support the Project Design Engineering team with KPI processing, Static Data management and documentation to ensure live aerospace projects run smoothly.

The role emphasizes meticulous data handling, drawing interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration, without leading projects or customer liaison. This is a full-time, site-based position based in Macclesfield.

Qualifications

• Fast learner who works well under pressure and can switch tasks efficiently.
• Excellent attention to detail with accuracy in engineering documentation.
• Good working knowledge of BWT products and processes.
• Able to read engineering drawings and interpret technical information.
• Experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Strong communication

Time management

Reading engineering drawings

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Engineering/manufacturing experience

Job description

Project Design Engineer Assistant (secondment) Senior Aerospace BWT Macclesfield, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• Fast learner who works well under pressure, with strong multitasking ability and the flexibility to switch between tasks
• 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

Full-time