Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Location: Somerton

Project Engineer - Aircraft Modification
Salary 60,000 pa
Contract Rates up to 450 pd
Location Somerton, Somerset (Fully on site and customer site)
Start ASAP

My client is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join their team ASAP, supporting a major aircraft modification programme.
You will act as the key engineering interface between the customer, design house and manufacturing partner, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activity and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to certification requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Coordinate structural, mechanical, electrical, avionics and interior engineering activities.
Act as the main engineering interface with customers, suppliers and manufacturing teams.
Support aircraft modification design, integration and certification.
Provide engineering liaison within the manufacturing environment, resolving fit, form and function issues.
Manage engineering schedules, resources, risks and project deliverables.
Support technical reporting, customer updates and project reviews.

Requirements
Aerospace/aviation engineering background.
Experience coordinating aircraft modification or engineering projects.
Strong mechanical design and engineering documentation knowledge.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working within a multidisciplinary/matrix environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and MS Project.
Working knowledge of Solid Works.

Desirable:
Rotorcraft experience, electrical design knowledge, aerospace certification/configuration systems, supplier management and PRINCE2/APM/PMP qualification.
Contract, FTC and Permanent opportunities available. Immediate start preferred.