Junior Project Engineer – Defence, Space & Advanced Manufacturing

Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Sector: Engineering | Defence | Space | Advanced Manufacturing

Major Forces is recruiting on behalf of an established and growing specialist engineering business based in Ellesmere Port, supporting customers across the defence, aerospace, space and advanced manufacturing sectors.

We are looking for a Junior Project Engineer to join their engineering team and develop a career working with specialist technologies, advanced manufacturing processes and technically demanding engineering projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering technician, junior engineer or technically experienced individual looking to move into project engineering.

We particularly welcome applications from serving Armed Forces personnel preparing to transition into civilian employment and veterans with transferable engineering experience.

You do not need to have previously held the title of Project Engineer. If you have a strong technical background, practical engineering knowledge and the ambition to develop your career, we would like to hear from you.

The employer is willing to invest in developing the right candidate's specialist knowledge and technical capabilities.

Working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of engineering projects for customers operating in highly technical industries.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting engineering projects from initial technical requirements through to completion.

• Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

• Assisting with project planning, scheduling and coordination of engineering activities.

• Working closely with engineering, manufacturing and production teams to support project delivery.

• Supporting the development and improvement of engineering processes and technical solutions.

• Helping identify and resolve technical challenges during project delivery.

• Preparing and maintaining project documentation, technical records and progress reports.

• Supporting quality assurance, testing and inspection activities.

• Developing knowledge of specialist coating technologies, vacuum systems and precision engineering processes.

• Ensuring engineering activities meet relevant health, safety, quality and customer requirements.

You will have the opportunity to develop your project engineering skills while gaining exposure to specialist technologies and complex manufacturing processes.

We are looking for someone with a solid technical foundation and the motivation to develop into a successful Project Engineer.

Ideally, you will have:

• A background in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing or a related engineering discipline.

• Practical engineering experience gained through employment, an apprenticeship or military service.

• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• An understanding of mechanical or electrical systems, equipment or manufacturing processes.

• Good fault-finding, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• The ability to communicate effectively with engineers, technicians and other departments.

• A willingness to learn new technologies and develop technical competencies.

• A structured approach to working safely and maintaining quality standards.

Experience with CAD software, project coordination, precision manufacturing, vacuum systems or specialist coating technologies would be advantageous, but is not essential for candidates with suitable transferable skills.