Systems Engineering Project Lead – Lifecycle Delivery

Eaton; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Mission Systems Division in Wimborne Minster, UK, seeks an engineer with strong mechanical and systems engineering skills to drive product lifecycle activities across diverse programmes. You will translate customer requirements, plan engineering tasks, manage changes, and ensure traceability, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to deliver robust, compliant solutions.

The role demands a degree in engineering and a proactive, problem‑solving mindset, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electro‑mechanical, fluid, or structures systems.
• Experience with requirements management and system lifecycle.
• Proactive problem solving and a solutions‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical and/or systems engineering knowledge across the product lifecycle as per company standards.
• Execute all stages of system lifecycle: requirements management, validation, design, development, integration, verification, qualification.
• Plan engineering tasks and generate engineering management plans.
• Translate customer and stakeholder requirements to define, analyse and inform the total project solution.
• Engage with suppliers and customers to ensure the solution meets their expectations.
• Manage engineering change to maintain system integrity and traceability.
• Provide support across the product lifecycle to deliver an integrated solution.
• Schedule design gate reviews and coordinate with airworthiness and safety for milestones.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities affecting delivery.
• Liaise with engineering leadership and programme management to ensure adequate resourcing.

Skills

Engineering degree

Systems engineering

Mechanical / electro‑mechanical

Requirements management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Eaton's Mission Systems Division in Wimborne Minster, UK, seeks an engineer with strong mechanical and systems engineering skills to drive product lifecycle activities across diverse programmes. You will translate customer requirements, plan engineering tasks, manage changes, and ensure traceability, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to deliver robust, compliant solutions.

The role demands a degree in engineering and a proactive, problem‑solving mindset, with an emphasis on