Project Engineer

DART Aerospace; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health programs

Flexible schedule (9-day fortnight)

Job summary

DART Aerospace (F.P.T. Industries Ltd) in Portsmouth, UK seeks a Project Engineer to lead development and certification of new aerospace products within our Design Engineering team.

You will drive projects from concept through to certification and delivery, coordinating design, manufacturing and quality to meet strict aviation standards. Requirements include a degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, strong knowledge of EASA/FAA/CAA standards, and CAD proficiency

Qualifications

• Certification standards knowledge: EASA/FAA/CAA, DO-160, CS-27/29
• Design for manufacture and aerospace materials understanding
• Proficient in CAD tools such as SolidWorks and CATIA
• Experience with GD&T and technical drawings
• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs into certified aerospace solutions
• Lead development and certification of new products
• Support bids with technical proposals and compliance matrices
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure feasibility and cost efficiency
• Coordinate with suppliers for development and testing
• Participate in project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

GD&T

Job description

Portsmouth, UK | Aerospace Manufacturing | Permanent

At DART Aerospace (F.P.T. Industries Ltd), we design and manufacture mission-critical aerospace equipment used worldwide in both commercial and defense sectors. Our teams are driven by quality, safety, and innovation, supporting a rapidly evolving industry.

We are currently looking for a Project Engineer to join our Design Engineering team and lead the development and certification of new aerospace products.

Your Role

You will be responsible for managing engineering projects from initial concept through to certification and final delivery, working at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into technical solutions and certification strategies
• Support bids and sales through technical proposals and compliance matrices
• Design and develop products (2D/3D CAD / SolidWorks, CATIA or similar)
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure feasibility and cost-efficiency
• Support production and quality on non-conformances and root cause analysis
• Coordinate with suppliers for development and testing activities
• Participate in project reviews, customer meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Profile

• Strong knowledge of certification standards (EASA / FAA / CAA, DO-160, CS-27/29)
• Solid understanding of design for manufacture & aerospace materials
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, etc.)
• Experience with GD&T and technical drawings
• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
• Familiarity with PLM / ERP systems
• Experience in Part 21 / Part 145 environments

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Why Join DART Aerospace?

• Work on mission-critical aerospace products
• Join a high-growth, international organization
• Be part of a collaborative and engineering-driven culture
• Attractive benefits including pension, health programs, and flexible schedule (9-day fortnight)