Lead Engineer / Project Manager - Aviation Industry - Engineering Overhaul Workshop This is an aviation industry-specific role and relevant experience is ESSENTIAL. Seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to join a highly skilled Product Engineering team, focusing on landing gear product lines or other Engineering Department projects. You'll act as the primary technical point of contact, providing oversight, tracking progress, and ensuring successful delivery of technical initiatives. This role is ideal for an engineering professional with strong aerospace experience, particularly within an MRO environment, who can lead complex projects, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement. Role: Lead Engineer / Project Manager (Permanent) Location: Near Heathrow Airport Hybrid working policy. Salary: £45,800 - £51,000 Main Responsibilities: Act as the main point of contact for technical matters relating to a product line or project. Support new customer development and contribute technical insight to costings and proposals. Review and validate customer specifications, ensuring all engineering requirements are met. Oversee and escalate technical issues across departments. Lead technical projects from concept through to delivery, including business case development, risk management, scheduling, and milestone tracking. Collaborate with internal and international teams to share best practices, transfer technology, and enhance engineering processes. Maintain and grow technical knowledge on current, legacy, and future landing gear systems. Ideal Candidate Profile: Applicants must hold the right to work within the UK without any restrictions. No sponsorships can be provided, now or in the future. Degree qualified in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering (other Mechanical Engineering disciplines considered) or equivalent industry experience. Proven experience leading technical projects in the aerospace sector, ideally in an aircraft MRO environment. Strong knowledge of landing gear systems with the ability to analyse and interpret technical data. Familiarity with AMM / IPC / CMM documentation and MRP/SERP systems (e.g., SAP, AMOS). Understanding of EASA regulations (21J / 21G / 145). Excellent communication skills, able to liaise confidently with both technical teams and customers. Project management skills (formal qualifications such as Prince2 or PMP desirable). LEAN knowledge desirable. Additional language skills (German/French) beneficial but not essential. Additional Information: Office-based near Heathrow with hybrid working policy. Occasional travel may be required. Opportunity to work on challenging aerospace engineering projects with international collaboration. Benefits: Competitive salary package Discretionary bonus scheme Discounted flight benefits Reduced gym membership, retail & hotel discounts Seasonal company events Medical insurance coming soon! If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately. Due to the number of applications we receive, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the LineUpAviation tag at any time! Thank you for your follow!" Line Up Aviation is a recruitment agency.