Senior Project Design Engineer

Listgrove; Stamfordham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Listgrove is seeking a Senior Project Design Engineer based in Leicestershire to lead aerospace sealing projects from RFQ through to production implementation. You will combine design-to-specification capability with preparing detailed technical proposals and coordinating project activities to ensure compliant, manufacturable and commercially aligned solutions.

Responsibilities include leading projects end-to-end, developing project plans, and delivering structured proposals, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials or Engineering or equivalent experience in aerospace design.
• Experience delivering engineering projects in aerospace or regulated environments.
• Experience with product development from RFQ to production.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001 and Lean methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to implementation, including prototypes and new products.
• Develop detailed project plans with resources and risks and provide updates to management.
• Prepare technical proposals at RFQ stage with designs, material selections and risk assessments.
• Lead technical discussions with customers to define requirements and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Aerospace design

Catia/SolidWorks

FMEA/DFMEA

FEA analysis

Education

Engineering degree or HNC with experience

Aerospace/regulated environment experience

Tools

Catia

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Design Engineer – Based in Leicestershire. This role focuses on delivering aerospace sealing projects from request for quotes through to production implementation, combining design-to-specification capability with preparation of detailed technical proposals and coordination of project activities to ensure compliant, manufacturable and commercially aligned solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through to implementation, including prototypes, new products, processes, equipment and materials.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, identifying activities, resources and risks, providing structured updates to management and highlighting constraints impacting delivery.
• Compile and take ownership of detailed technical proposals at RFQ stage, including preliminary sealing designs, specification compliance statements, material selection rationale, technical risk assessments, and structured qualification and certification packages aligned to customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead technical discussions during all stages, working closely with customers to define requirements and agree technical solutions.
• Provide regular technical communication and progress updates to customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and manage project budgets, ensuring appropriate selection of materials, treatments, tooling and manufacturing methods to meet technical and cost objectives (in collaboration with Commercial/Application Engineering).
• Generate and oversee engineering activities arising from enquiry packages, including preliminary design concepts, tooling requirements, process capability assessment, resource evaluation and product/material qualification planning.
• Ensure all engineering requirements are defined and executed in line with NPI processes and customer expectations.
• Prepare and lead internal and external Design Reviews in accordance with business and customer requirements.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Act as technical authority for material and process qualifications, approvals and resolution of process-related issues or non-conformances, both internally and with customers.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, AS9100, military/ITAR and customer regulatory requirements.
• Maintain awareness of developments in production technology, materials and industry best practice relevant to aerospace sealing.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Degree in Materials or Engineering discipline, or HNC plus equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering engineering projects within an aerospace or regulated environment.
• Product development and implementation experience.
• Understanding of aerospace sealing concepts and applications.
• Knowledge of polymers (especially elastomers), processing and equipment.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with design software (Catia, SolidWorks) and generating models, drawings.
• Technical reviews, material/part qualification/certification plans and reports.
• Design for Manufacture (DFM) experience.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for seal performance, deformation or stress evaluation.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial awareness when contributing to technically complex RFQ responses.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Committed, dedicated and self-motivated work ethic with full ownership of projects or assigned tasks.

For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.