Technical Project Leader

Michael Page; West Midlands; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Technical Project Leader in the Aerospace sector. You will manage complex engineering projects, ensuring technical and operational objectives are met while leading multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic environment. With a strong focus on quality and regulatory compliance, this role offers engaging opportunities to contribute to innovative aerospace solutions.

Benefits

Engaging work environment

Further opportunities after contract

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in aerospace or high-spec industrial environment.
• Understanding of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of technical projects, coordinating teams across engineering disciplines.
• Define project scope and manage documentation including process flows.
• Conduct technical reviews and manage engineering change throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

The role of Technical Project Leader in the Aerospace sector, this involves leading complex engineering projects from initiation to successful delivery. Based in Redditch, this position requires strong project management skills and technical expertise to ensure project goals align with operational objectives.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a Globally recognised manufacturer known for its contribution to the industrial and manufacturing sector. The organisation specialises in providing high-quality engineering solutions and operates at the forefront of innovation within its field.

Description

• Lead the planning and execution of technical projects, from feasibility through to full-rate production, with a focus on NPI, industrialisation, and technology integration.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across design, manufacturing engineering, quality, and supply chain to ensure coherent project delivery.
• Define project scope, schedules, risk registers, and resource plans using structured project management methodologies (e.g., APM, Prince2).
• Act as the primary interface for engineering-led projects with internal stakeholders and external aerospace customers.
• Ensure that products are developed with full consideration for manufacturability, cost, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the creation of manufacturing documentation including process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions.
• Apply APQP and PPAP methodologies to ensure products and processes are production-ready and fully validated.
• Manage engineering change, configuration control, and versioning throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct technical reviews and design-for-manufacture (DFM) workshops to de-risk industrialisation activities.
• Drive resolution of technical issues through root cause analysis, using 8D, DMAIC, or similar structured problem-solving tools.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and mitigation plans to senior stakeholders, customers and project governance boards.
• Ensure adherence to AS9100, customer-specific standards (e.g., Rolls-Royce SABRe, Airbus standards), and internal QMS procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across engineering and project delivery processes.

Profile

A successful Technical Project Leader should have:

• Strong track record of leading engineering or industrial projects within the UK aerospace sector.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in an aerospace or high-spec industrial environment, ideally involving manufacturing engineering or industrialisation.
• Degree or HND in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Demonstrated understanding of aerospace industry quality standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP) and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and structured problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC).
• Proficient in project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and documentation control systems.
• Strong communicator with an ability to clearly articulate, use listening skills to converse with multi-level stakeholders in which to build a transparent and trust building environment.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills, capable of influencing across technical and non-technical functions.
• Confident in interpreting aerospace engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Data-driven approach to decision-making, supported by knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and KPIs.

Job Offer

• 50ph DOE
• 6 month Fixed-term contract with the potential for further opportunities.
• Engaging and innovative work environment in Redditch.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the Aerospace sector.

If you are eager to take on a project role in engineering in the Aerospace Sector apply today to join this exciting organisation!