Junior Project Engineer

About the Organisation

An established company operating within the manufacturing is seeking to expand its Engineering function. The team is responsible for developing products from initial concept through to final design, including new product innovation, enhancement of existing lines, and ensuring all solutions meet stringent safety and performance expectations. The organisation prides itself on delivering reliable, safety‑critical products trusted across global markets.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will join the Engineering & Design team, supporting the planning and execution of activities required for product qualification. This includes generating technical documentation, coordinating with cross‑functional teams, and ensuring project milestones are met.
This role is ideal for an early‑career engineer who is analytical, organised, and eager to learn. It offers exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines and the opportunity to contribute to products used in survival‑critical environments. While initially focused on project coordination and administration, the position will evolve into a multi‑disciplinary engineering role with responsibility for product qualification and technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning - Create and manage short‑ and long‑term project plans, communicating progress and driving tasks to completion.
• Test Execution - Develop, execute, and report on test plans; participate in testing activities when appropriate; prepare associated safety documentation.
• Requirements Interpretation - Analyse and manage complex technical requirements to support qualification programmes.
• Evidence Review - Identify and document qualification evidence from legacy and current products.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination - Work with engineering, production, finance, and other departments to ensure timely task completion.
• Risk Assessment - Conduct product risk assessments, including Failure Modes and Effects Analyses.
• Process Improvement - Identify inefficiencies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Team Culture - Support an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative team environment.
• Safety Leadership - Promote a safety‑first mindset across all activities.
• Professional Development - Engage in ongoing learning through formal and informal training.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Organisation & Time Management - Able to manage multiple tasks and meet commitments.
• Collaboration - Works well within a team and embraces continuous improvement.
• Accountability - Takes ownership of tasks and supports others in meeting project goals.
• Analytical Thinking - Interprets complex or conflicting data to solve problems.
• Communication - Communicates clearly with varied audiences and stakeholders.
• Engineering Fundamentals - Strong grounding in core engineering principles.
• CAD Competency - Basic experience with 2D (AutoCAD) and 3D (SolidWorks) tools.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 0-2 years of industrial engineering experience.

Values & Behaviours

• Safety Leadership - Acts as a reference point for safety standards; raises concerns and shares lessons learned.
• Customer Focus - Represents customer needs with integrity and delivers on commitments.
• People Development - Takes ownership of personal growth and supports colleagues through mentoring and collaboration.
• Respect & Inclusion - Listens actively and values diverse perspectives.
• Pursuit of Excellence - Strives for high standards in all work.

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