Project Engineer - Electrical/Electro Mechanical

OP; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Brand recognition in aerospace

Career development & training

Collaborative engineering team

Job summary

OP is seeking an Electrical/Electro Mechanical Project Engineer for its engineering team in Slough, United Kingdom. You will lead New Product Introduction projects from concept to delivery, coordinating with cross‑functional teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget results and compliance with aerospace standards.

You will design mechanical and electrical components using CATIA or SolidWorks, perform FMEA, prepare technical documentation and dashboards, and travel occasionally to UK and overseas

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in project or design engineering within manufacturing/aerospace.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering development projects in line with company strategy and customer requirements.
• Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) activities using structured engineering processes.
• Define project objectives, create detailed project plans, and manage work packages to deliver milestones.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, project dashboards, and progress reports.
• Design and develop mechanical and electrical components using CATIA or SolidWorks.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and implement corrective actions.
• Apply design for manufacture, design to cost, and design for inspection principles.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical challenges.
• Support R&D initiatives and contribute to technology roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards.
• Occasional travel to customer and supplier sites in the UK and overseas.

Skills

Project management

FMEA

Documentation

Communication

Organisation

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client, a global Aerospace systems manufacturer, is seeking an Electrical/Electro Mechanical Project Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team based in Slough. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in the design, development, and delivery of innovative electrical and mechanical products that support cutting‑edge aerospace applications. You’ll be responsible for leading new product development projects — from concept through to delivery— ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you’ll bring together technical design expertise, project management capability, and a passion for problem‑solving in a fast‑paced, high‑precision environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering development projects in line with company strategy and customer requirements.
• Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) activities using structured engineering processes.
• Define project objectives, create detailed project plans, and manage work packages to deliver key milestones.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, project dashboards, and progress reports.
• Design and develop mechanical and electrical components using CATIA or similar CAD tools.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and implement corrective actions.
• Apply “design for manufacture,” “design to cost,” and “design for inspection” principles.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical challenges.
• Support R&D initiatives and contribute to new product concepts and technology roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards.
• Occasional travel to customer and supplier sites in the UK and overseas.

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in project or design engineering within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical design principles.
• Skilled in CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Experienced in project progress reporting, RFQs, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and interconnect products (advantageous).
• Flexible to occasionally travel within the UK and internationally.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognised engineering brand.
• Structured career development and professional training.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.