Overview
Project Engineer / Lead Engineer- APQP/NPI - Aerospace - Oxon
We are a specialist manufacturer of complex, low-volume metallic assemblies serving the aerospace, defence, and medical sectors. Operating from our dedicated campus in Eynsham, we design and produce a range of non-ferrous components, including proprietary technologies that set us apart in the marketplace.
Due to continued growth within the aerospace and defence industries, we are seeking a Project Engineer to join our team. This role will focus on industrialising products from initial concept through testing and into full-scale production, using structured APQP methodologies.
This is a permanent position, based on-site in Eynsham, five days per week.
Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams during new product introduction phases, ensuring successful and timely product launches
* Implement robust processes driven by DFMEA, DVP, and PFMEA, with effective risk identification and mitigation
* Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans in collaboration with internal teams and customers. Act as the primary technical point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
* Take full ownership of APQP processes to ensure quality, compliance, and successful delivery. Manage pilot builds and initial production runs to validate manufacturing processes and product performance
* Produce key project outputs including manufacturing BOMs, project plans, PFMEAs, control plans, quality inspection guidelines, work instructions, FAIR documentation, DVP submissions, and support internal/external gate reviews
Qualifications
* An engineering qualification such as HNC, HND, or BEng
* A minimum of 2 years' experience delivering engineering projects within aerospace, defence, or similarly regulated industries
* Proficiency with relevant tools and systems, including CAD, FMEA, ECR and APQP
* Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship, and compliance with ITAR requirements
Benefits
* A permanent role within a progressive, agile, and growing medium-sized company
* Competitive salary at Engineer or Lead Engineer level (depending on experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package
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