Project Engineer (Aerospace / Defence)

Company: Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
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Location: Stockport
Job Description:

Project Engineer (Aerospace / Defence)

£40,000 – £50,000 + Training + Progression + Company Bonus + Company Benefits + 33 Days Holiday

Stockport

Are you a Project Engineer with Manufacturing experience, looking to join a well-established company with a reputation of providing premium precision engineering services across a variety of sectors, including defence and aerospace, where you will oversee a variety of exciting innovating projects?

Are you looking to progress you career with clear scope for progression into Project Management roles, alongside specialist inhouse training, as well as the opportunity to explore the globe with client visits across the UK, Europe, the US, and China?

In this role you will be assisting in project duties whilst you hone your abilities, eventually developing into a fully autonomous Project Engineer. You will have a variety of responsibilities, overseeing projects from cradle to grave, as you organise documents, liaise with internal and external teams, and ensure projects adhere to timeline, budget, and quality checks.

This company has been established for over 70 years, building a reputation on premium turn-key precision engineering solutions across the defence and aerospace sectors, and aims to continue its success as they head-up interesting and varied projects.

This role would suit a Project Engineer with Manufacturing experience, looking to bolster your career with a wide range of training and progression, including towards Project Manager roles.

The Role:

  • Oversee projects from concept to completion
  • Ensure projects adhere to budget, time, and quality constraints
  • Coordinate internal and external teams
  • Occasional site visits, including abroad
  • 39.5 hours a week, 8:30 – 5pm, Monday – Thursday, 4:30 finish on Friday

The Person

Project Engineer

Manufacturing BackgroundReference number: BBBH 27514a

Project, Process, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence, Engineering, Engineer, Stockport, Manchester, PLM, Precision, Turnkey, DFM, NPI, Nuclear, Quality, Cheadle

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Posted: October 15th, 2026