Mechanical Project Engineer

Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking to take ownership of exciting new product development programmes within the aerospace industry? We are working with a leading global engineering and manufacturing business specialising in advanced aerospace technologies and safety-critical systems.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of new programmes, they are looking to appoint a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their established engineering team, supporting the development of next-generation thermal management products, including aerospace heat exchangers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically focused engineer to take ownership of projects from initial customer requirements through to design, validation and final installation, working within a highly regulated and technically challenging environment.

Mechanical Project Engineer Permanent Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm Very Competitive Salary on Offer + 10% Bonus Coventry The Role You will take the lead on mechanical engineering projects and new product introduction programmes, working closely with customers and internal engineering teams to deliver complex aerospace products from concept through to production.

With projects typically spanning 18 months to two years, you will have the opportunity to influence product development throughout the entire engineering lifecycle, from preliminary design and detailed design reviews through to qualification testing and installation.

Key responsibilities will include

Lead mechanical engineering projects and NPI programmes, managing technical deliverables, project milestones, risks and schedules to ensure successful delivery. Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements, clarify specifications and provide regular project updates throughout the development lifecycle.

Support the development of products, contributing to preliminary and detailed design activities, technical reviews and engineering decisions. Coordinate design verification, qualification testing and validation activities, ensuring products meet customer expectations and stringent aerospace standards.

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Programme Management teams to ensure designs are technically robust, manufacturable and ready for production. Manage engineering documentation, technical reports, design changes and risk assessments, supporting product compliance, continuous improvement and successful project delivery.

About You We are looking for a mechanically strong engineer who enjoys working on technically complex products and taking responsibility for engineering projects from initial requirements through to completion. You will ideally have: A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Experience in mechanical engineering within aerospace, automotive or another highly...

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