Project Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Project Engineer to join its dynamic engineering team in Yeovil. This role involves delivering engineering milestones, managing systems engineering processes, and coordinating technical efforts on military aircraft projects. The company is renowned for its commitment to excellence and employee development, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. With flexible working and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in aerospace and defense while contributing to innovative projects that shape the future of the industry.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension Schemes

Wellbeing Support

Training Resources

Employee Incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Apprenticeship or HNC/HND/First degree in aerospace engineering.
• Experience in a regulated industry and managing a medium/large team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering milestones/projects supporting in-service contracts.
• Manage Systems Engineering process from requirements capture to customer acceptance.
• Coordinate technical efforts on UK Military aircraft projects.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Project Management

Technical Report Writing

Stakeholder Collaboration

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Education

Apprenticeship

HNC/HND/First Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our engineering team in Leonardo Helicopters Division in Yeovil.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and a key player in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, headquartered in Italy with over 45,000 employees worldwide, including 8,000 in the UK.

Leonardo Helicopters, part of the multi-national Leonardo Group, is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture, and support, with a proud heritage and commitment to excellence and employee development.

What you will do as a Project Engineer:

1. Deliver specific engineering milestones/projects supporting in-service contracts.
2. Plan tasks according to engineering methodologies, defining scope, schedule, and budget, including preparing engineering proposals and technical reports.
3. Manage the Systems Engineering process from requirements capture to customer acceptance.
4. Coordinate technical efforts on UK Military aircraft projects, liaising across engineering functions and making product-level technical decisions.
5. Represent the Project Engineering team in multi-functional project teams.
6. Maintain design documentation to meet company and customer requirements.
7. Interrogate company systems (SAP) to produce required data.
8. Provide technical interface with other directorates and external suppliers.
9. Support platform CPEs with airworthiness-related matters.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum qualification: Apprenticeship, HNC/HND/First degree or equivalent in aerospace engineering.
• Eligibility for registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer and membership of a relevant professional body.
• Experience in a regulated industry.
• Good knowledge of the Lynx/Wildcat platform and MAA regulations.
• Ability to work independently with external vendors and produce requirement specifications.
• Experience managing a medium/large team of engineers.
• Mentoring skills for junior engineers.
• Ability to review work critically and conduct peer reviews.
• Experience coordinating across technical disciplines is desirable.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder collaboration and technical challenge resolution.

Security Clearance

Details to be provided during the hiring process.

Life at Leonardo

We offer flexible working, comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, pension schemes, wellbeing support, training resources, and employee incentives. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career with Leonardo. Join us and be part of shaping the future of aerospace and defence.