At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting engineering projects from start to finish in the aerospace industry.
- Company: Join Curtiss-Wright, a leader in aviation technology with over 50 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, flexitime, competitive pay, and health benefits.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a culture that values inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aerospace while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience in aerospace or similar fields required.
The predicted salary is between 48600 - 59400 £ per year.
We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our Christchurch, Dorset team! In this role you will be dealing with all aspects of the project lifecycle from conception to completion, working with sensors and solenoid equipment for commercial and military Aerospace applications. Whilst leading the project you will be the main point of contact and liaison between the customer and the business, generating and delivering PDR/CDR design packages.
The ideal candidate for this role will be competent in one or more of the following disciplines: magnetic analysis, analogue electronics, pneumatics, mechanical design.
Your Challenge
- Preparation of design proposals, including technical presentations, proposal drawings, schedule, verification and validation activities and costs.
- Lead engineering projects throughout the NPI process to required production readiness levels.
- Prepare and support electro-mechanical product performance analysis.
- Generate and check/approve manufacturing drawings, requiring high proficiency with BS8888, GDT, tolerance analysis and best drawing practices.
- Generation and approval of validation and verification documents including compliance matrix, qualification test procedures/reports, DDP's.
- Support operations with any manufacturing/quality issues making/using technical judgements to approve disposition of non-conformances, engineering change requests.
- Lead small project teams as required.
- Support investigation activities using 8D and other similar problem solving tools.
What You Bring
- Degree (or equivalent) educated within a relevant Engineering subject.
- Knowledge of environmental testing.
- Good amount of prior experience in senior project role in the Aerospace industry or similar.
- Must be familiar with BS8888.
- Solidworks.
- CEng or IEng registered is desirable.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.
Project Engineer in Bournemouth employer: Curtiss-Wright
At Curtiss-Wright Wimborne, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values safety, quality, and employee growth. Our team enjoys a collaborative environment where meticulous craftsmanship is celebrated, alongside opportunities for professional development in a globally recognised engineering firm. Located in the heart of Wimborne, our facility provides a unique chance to work on cutting-edge technology in heavily regulated markets, ensuring that your contributions have a meaningful impact on critical applications.
