Project Engineer
Advertised by Owen Daniels
- Location
- Derby
- Job type
- Permanent
- Sector
- Engineering
- Posted
- 17 September 2026
Job description
Role: Project EngineerType: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Onsite – Day shifts
Salary: Dependant on Experience
Location: Derby
Are you an experienced Project Engineer looking to progress your career within the aerospace industry? Are you looking to work on complex engineering projects within a precision manufacturing environment? If so, this opportunity cannot be missed! Our client, a leading engineering business, is recruiting for a Project Engineer to manage and deliver projects from initial concept through to production.
Project Engineer – Key responsibilities:
- Manage and improve manufacturing processes to ensure quality, efficiency and compliance.
- Build customer relationships and support quotations and new business opportunities.
- Lead NPDI projects and ensure new products are successfully introduced into production.
- Develop tooling, processes and manufacturing documentation to improve production.
- Provide technical support and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing.
Project Engineer - Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong hands-on experience across metal manufacturing processes, including machining, forming or fabrication.
- Proven experience within a highly regulated precision manufacturing environment, ideally aerospace.
- Strong NPI expertise with the ability to lead projects and manage customer relationships.
- Confident communicator with a proactive, collaborative and driven approach.
- Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset, with hands-on fabrication experience highly valued.
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, then please apply with your latest CV or contact Amar in the Birmingham office for a confidential discussion.
Reference 225622215
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