Project Engineer

GE Renewable Energy; Norwich; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer in Norwich, UK, to lead New Product Development projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include project ownership, design reviews, and team leadership. The position offers a salary range of $67,700 - $75,000 with additional benefits and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings opportunity with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong communication with internal and external customer organizations.
• Potential travel up to 20%.
• Experience in Project Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own NPD projects from launch to production release.
• Prepare design & analysis reports and lead design reviews.
• Define and maintain technical compliance to customer requirements.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to influence and work cross-functionally

Demonstrated problem-solving skills

Established project management skills

Interpersonal and leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

About the Company

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

Job Summary

As a Project Engineer in Norwich, NY, you will enhance and broaden your practical knowledge of product design and development by leading a New Product Development (NPD) project through various engineering design milestones and processes. You will interact with and lead an Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT), gaining hands‑on experience in building and testing development hardware. Additionally, you will present project status to senior leadership and design review board audiences, with potential customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Overall ownership and accountability of assigned NPD projects from launch through production release
• Meeting all project deliverables and schedule deadlines, including hardware, testing, analysis and documentation
• Prepare design & analysis reports and lead design reviews for assigned projects
• Be the primary technical customer point of contact for assigned projects
• Review drawings and have a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Review all design results to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Develop and implement standard design practices from lessons learned
• Interpret and clarify customer technical expectations
• Work with the Development Team to meet internal unit cost and develop cost targets
• Define and maintain technical compliance to customer requirements
• Write technical proposals and present technical information to customers
• Lead R&D efforts, support improvements to the TRL and MRL maturation of power products
• Lead cost reduction efforts and track progress
• Resolve field issues and provide factory support

Qualifications

• Potential travel up to 20%
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least four years of experience in Project Engineering)
• Use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions; U.S. citizen required. Proof of status will be required prior to employment.
• Ability to influence and seamlessly work cross‑functionally in a matrixed organization
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customer organizations, including upper management
• Ability to organize and structure development team meetings and deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market and execute programs. Established project management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $67,700 - $75,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education and skill set.

Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse‑based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax‑advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance and paid time‑off for vacation or illness.

Posting is expected to close on December 5, 2025.

Contractual Statement

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs. Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.