Project Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer - Defence/Aerospace to join this Reading based Designer & Manufacturer of control panels, displays and fully integrated systems for various industries including Military, Automotive, Aerospace and Industrial.

The role of Project Engineer - Defence/Aerospace will be based in Reading and the ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering background.

The role will work closely with the Mechanical and Electronics engineers in planning, executing and managing a range of simple, medium and complex projects through to completion, within given timescales, managing milestones and budgets. This is a hands-on role that would frequently require mechanical design work.

Requirements of a Project Engineer - Defence/Aerospace

1. A degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or designing electro-mechanical systems
2. Working in a team and managing multiple projects at once
3. Preparing, planning and tracking projects
4. Identifying risks and implementing risk management strategies
5. Having an awareness of MTBF calculations and reliability prediction calculations
6. Experience of using AutoCAD inventor software or similar software
7. Prince 2 qualified
8. Baseline security clearance required

Benefits Package of a Project Engineer - Defence/Aerospace

1. Salary of £50,000-£55,000 per annum
2. 25 Days annual leave
3. Contributory Pension Scheme
4. Private Healthcare

This is an exciting job opportunity for a Reading based Project Engineer - Defence/Aerospace in the Defence and Aerospace sector.

To apply for this Project Engineer - Defence/Aerospace role please send your CV to rkirkhope@redlinegroup.com or for a confidential discussion, please call 01582 878 825 / 07961 158768.