Project Engineer

Matchtech; Portsmouth; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension

Health programmes

9-day fortnight (flex schedule)

Résumé du poste

Matchtech Group is seeking a Certification Engineer (Design & Certification) to join our team in Portsmouth, UK. This permanent role focuses on translating customer requirements into certification strategies and leading certification activities for aerospace products.

The ideal candidate will have experience in aerospace design & certification, robust knowledge of EASA/FAA/CAA standards, and proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA).

Qualifications

• Experience in design & certification engineering with aerospace focus.
• Solid knowledge of certification standards (EASA FAA CAA DO-160 CS-27/29).
• Strong understanding of design for manufacture & aerospace materials.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA.
• Experience with GD&T and technical drawings.

Responsabilités

• Translate customer requirements into certification strategies.
• Lead certification activities, including test plans, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Design and develop products using 2D/3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA or similar).
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure feasibility and cost-efficiency.
• Coordinate with suppliers for development and testing activities.
• Participate in project reviews, customer meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Connaissances

Aerospace industry experience

Certification standards knowledge

Problem-solving

Multi-project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

CATIA

GD&T

Description du poste

Our client, a leading company in aerospace manufacturing, is currently seeking a Certification Engineer (Design & Certification) to join their team in Portsmouth, UK. This is a permanent role within the rapidly evolving aerospace sector, dedicated to designing and manufacturing mission-critical aerospace equipment used worldwide in both commercial and defence sectors.

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 using 2D/3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA or similar)
• Lead certification activities, including test plans, reports, and compliance documentation
• 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

Job Requirements:

• Experience in design & certification engineering, with an aerospace focus strongly preferred
• 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 such as 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

Desirable Skills:

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

Educational Requirements:

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

Benefits:

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