Project Engineer

Datum Design; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace tooling manufacturer in Lisburn is seeking a Project Engineer to lead and coordinate manufacturing projects, ensuring adherence to cost, quality, and schedule. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong CAD skills, and a degree in Engineering. The role offers competitive salary, health insurance, and pension scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company with challenging projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a tool design/engineering environment.
• Strong CAD experience, preferably in Catia.
• Good knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes & GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead & coordinate manufacture of projects ensuring adherence to cost, quality and schedule.
• Review and interpret drawings, CAD models, specifications.
• Communicate project updates and resolve variances or non-conformances.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Time management

Self-motivated

Positive attitude

Education

Degree in Engineering or HNC/HND

Tools

CAD (preferably Catia)

MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

Project Engineer – Datum Tool Design

About Datum Tool Design

Datum Tool Design has grown and established itself over 25 years to become a specialist in designing & manufacturing high-precision tooling for the aerospace industry. We provide Aerospace Tooling Packages for a wide range of UK & International customers, and our engineering solutions support some of the most advanced aircraft programs delivering innovation & quality.

Role & Key Responsibilities

• 40 hour standard week (flexible working around core hours) and expected to support overtime as required to meet project deadlines.
• Occasional support travel on company business with customer/supplier visits.
• Lead & coordinate manufacture of projects from release through to delivery within a production/manufacturing environment, ensuring adherence to cost, quality and schedule.
• Review and interpret drawings, CAD models, specifications with attention to GD&T.
• Possess skills to influence and communicate at all levels, remaining calm under pressure while organising multiple projects simultaneously.
• Liaise efficiently with customers providing project updates, answering technical queries and agreeing resolution to variances or non-conformances raised.
• Work closely within house Design, Production & Quality to meet customer requirements and follow internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and status reports & effectively communicate project updates at production meetings with management.

Skills And Attributes

• Good communicator with ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good time‑management skills.
• Proactively contributes to the team.
• Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings.
• Self‑motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Positive attitude & open to learning / development.

Required Experience

• Degree in Engineering or HNC/HND (Mechanical, Aerospace or Manufacturing) with associated engineering experience.
• At least 5 years relevant experience within a tool design/engineering environment.
• Strong CAD experience, preferably in Catia.
• Good knowledge and understanding of materials, manufacturing processes & GD&T.
• Computer literate and proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).

Desirable Experience

• Experience specifically in aerospace engineering/manufacturing.
• Use of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.
• Familiarity/experience with manual/CNC machining.
• Familiarity/experience with Inspection/Metrology.
• Familiarity / experience with composite manufacturing processes.

Salary will be negotiable dependent on relevant experience.

The position will offer a competitive salary and include health insurance and contributory pension scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company & be involved with new & challenging projects.

Seniorities & Type

• Seniority level: Mid – Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing