Project Engineer (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee manufacturing departments and lead high-value projects in the aerospace industry. The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid work model, managing projects from initiation to closure while ensuring compliance and quality. Applicants should have experience in project work within manufacturing and be commutable to Chester. Benefits include flexible working hours and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in project work within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading projects related to aerospace or defence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling projects effectively.
• Managing and liaising with stakeholders including suppliers.
• Ensuring project delivery aligns with company standards.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Technical drawing review

Stakeholder management

Risk identification and management

Job description

Project Engineer (Aerospace Manufacturing) 50,000 - 60,000 + Progression + Hybrid+ Flexible Working + Benefits Chester

Are you an experienced Project Engineer with a background in overseeing manufacturing departments, constructing manufacturing processes, and reviewing technical drawings to build production lines? Do you seek an off-the-tools role that focuses on project work with a leading aerospace company, offering opportunities to travel across Europe, progress technically, work on high-value projects, and work from home two days per week?

We offer the opportunity to work with a leading company that provides solutions for commercial aerospace, defence, and military projects. Their main client is a prominent defence firm worldwide and they handle a range of lucrative projects. They produce a full suite of mold and tooling processes for the manufacturing market across the UK, Europe, and USA.

This varied role will have you planning and scheduling projects, managing stakeholders and resources, identifying and mitigating risks, monitoring budgets and schedules, ensuring quality and compliance, and leading project teams effectively. You will oversee all aspects of project delivery, from initiation to closure, while maintaining alignment with company objectives and standards.

This role is ideal for a Project Engineer who has led projects and built manufacturing lines or similar, and who is looking for an off-the-tools position responsible for lucrative projects in the defence and aerospace industries.

THE ROLE:

• Managing and scheduling projects
• Liaising with stakeholders including suppliers and project teams
• Hybrid working – 2 days at home
• Monday – Friday, flexible hours

THE PERSON:

• Project Engineer or similar
• Experience in project work within a manufacturing environment
• Commutable to Chester

Reference: 22630C

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.