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Project Engineer (Defence Sector)
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Project Engineer (Defence Sector)
Location: Coventry
Reporting to: Engineering Project Manager
We are seeking a highly organised and technically capable Project Engineer with proven experience in the defence sector or similarly regulated industries. The ideal candidate will have hands-on exposure to engineering documentation, defence standards (MIL-STD, DEF STAN), and the full project lifecycle from planning through to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day project timelines, milestones, and activities.
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
- Produce and maintain key project documentation including customer reports, BOMs, control plans, DVPs and FAIR support.
- Lead technical troubleshooting and ensure accurate, traceable documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage detailed supplier liaison, ensuring compliance with technical and contractual requirements.
- Support internal and external gate reviews, audits, and customer meetings.
- Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure adherence to MIL-STD, DEF STAN, and other relevant defence documentation and testing standards.
- Coordinate engineering change requests (ECRs) and ensure configuration control is maintained.
- Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating where appropriate.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and project delivery.
- Work independently and autonomously while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.
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- An engineering qualification such as HNC, HND, or BEng.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience delivering engineering projects within defence, aerospace, or other safety-regulated industries.
- Awareness or experience of engineering practices within regulated, safety-critical environments.
- Strong understanding of engineering documentation processes and test standards (MIL-STD, DEF STAN, etc.).
- Proven stakeholder management experience at multiple levels.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and drive tasks to completion.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
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