Project Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in Oxford. In this role, you will engage with exciting projects involving composite materials, providing support in design work and project activities. You will collaborate closely with seasoned engineers and project managers, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in a nurturing environment. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to diverse projects from inception to delivery. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to grow your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of design experience required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support design and FEA work for projects.
• Create and review technical drawings and reports.
• Assist with project administration and customer requirements.

Skills

Design Engineering

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Technical Drawing

Material Testing

Project Management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Title: Project Engineer
Location: Oxford
Hours: 8.30am – 5pm (Mon/Fri), on site

We’re looking for a Project Engineer to join our team and support a range of exciting projects involving composite materials. In this role, you’ll assist with design work, and day-to-day project activities, helping to take projects from the early enquiry stage through to delivery. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and project managers, gaining hands-on experience while learning and growing in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Project Engineer:
• Support the design and FEA work for both prototype and production projects.
• Create and review technical drawings.
• Assist in carrying out material testing and compiling test reports.
• Contribute to the engineering side of projects by helping with calculations, design checks, and documentation.
• Learn how to manage customer requirements and help ensure technical details are delivered on time and accurately.
• Help keep project information updated in the ERP system and assist with general project admin tasks.

What We’re Looking For in the Project Engineer:
• A Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering.
• Around 1–2 years of experience in design.
• A good communicator who can work well with colleagues across different teams.
• Organised, responsible, and willing to take initiative.
• Interest or experience in aerospace is a bonus but not essential.

If you are interested in this exciting Project Engineer opportunity, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with Jemma Bradshaw at Orion.