Project Engineer - Aerospace

People Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company based in Tipton is recruiting a Project Engineer to oversee production activities across Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operational Quality. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams. You will coordinate major engineering projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while providing continuous professional development opportunities. This position offers a salary range of £35,000 – £50,000 per annum based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge engineering projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Project Engineering or Production Coordination.
• Strong understanding of production processes and work scopes.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing, procurement, and quality activities.
• Monitor production progress and resolve blockers.
• Manage project cost and time forecasts.

Skills

Production processes understanding

Project management

Cross-functional team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Project Engineer

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join our well-established client based in Tipton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and organised professional to oversee and coordinate production activities across Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operational Quality within a highly technical engineering environment.

This position offers a diverse and challenging workload, exposure to major engineering projects, and genuine opportunities for professional growth within a global organisation.

Location: Tipton

Shifts: Monday to Friday – 08:00am to 05:00pm (39 hours per week)

Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Exposure to cutting‑edge engineering projects

Day‑to‑Day Duties

As a Project Engineer, you will act as the key interface between the Project Team and Production Operations, ensuring all project production activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and overseeing all Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operational Quality activities for assigned projects.
• Ensuring all project inputs (drawings, specifications, BoMs, design data) are accurately transferred to production functions.
• Monitoring production progress and resolving blockers to maintain schedule and budget adherence.
• Supporting production planning meetings, updating stakeholders on progress, risks, and corrective actions.
• Managing project cost and time forecasts, identifying variances, and implementing recovery plans.
• Facilitating clear communication between Engineering, Project Quality, Project Management, and Customer teams.
• Overseeing in‑house installation activities during production stages.
• Making informed make‑vs‑buy decisions in agreement with the Project Manager and reallocating budgets as required.
• Ensuring all documentation (MITPs, Route Cards, inspection records) is complete, accurate, and approved.
• Coordinating customer visits, inspections, and witness points both onsite and at supplier premises.
• Ensuring Project Quality receives all required inputs to complete the Lifetime Quality Record (LTQR) package.
• Monitoring and assisting with the resolution of Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and company policies at all times.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Project Engineering or Production Coordination role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, tolerances, and work scopes.
• Proven experience managing cross‑functional teams across Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality.
• Ability to develop and maintain project plans (e.g., Gantt charts) and monitor progress against time and budget.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI experience is advantageous.
• Understanding of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and process capability data.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent process improvement qualification.
• Experience in risk analysis, change control, and project reporting.
• Familiarity with Quality Systems and LTQR processes.

Training Provided

Comprehensive onboarding and role‑specific training will be provided, along with continuous professional development and career progression opportunities.

Contact

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Project Engineer, apply today by clicking the link below or contact our recruitment team to find out more.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.