Project Engineer
CV-LibraryDE24 8ZF, Normanton, DerbycontractPosted: 4 August 2026
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We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Derby manufacturing team.
Salary💷 £35000 - £42000 per annum depending on experience
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7.00am - 16.00pm
Friday - 7.30am to 12.30pm
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays, Christmas shut down
* BUPA Health care
* Free onsite parking
* Death in Service benefit
* Long Service awards
Purpose of role and accountabilities:
To work on the NPI of Airbus Machining & Assy packages ensuring that Lean manufacturing techniques are utilised where possible. The role will involve Engineering planning / creation of route cards for new machined / fabricated & assembled detail parts. Planning lower-level details for manufacture through to assembly of large top level Parts, Understanding of customer Schedules & Boms essential.
* New Product Introduction – Planning Methods of manufacture
* Supporting all departments & trouble shooting Issues
* Creation of Route cards & work instructions
* Creating rework schemes & detailed planning for non-conforming product
* Working with all departments to ensure the smooth industrialisation of new parts from quoting to manufacturing & Inspection.
* Help with Implementation (planning) & prove out of new products.
* Attending Weekly meetings & project reviews if req’d.
Core skills/attributes needed:
* Must have proven Engineering background Preferably in Aerospace
* A Knowledge of Machining / forming & Assy Processors to enable detail routings to be created.
* Must have Experience of planning & creating route cards / job cards.
* Ability to read & Understand Engineering drawings essential.
* Experience with Airbus specifications & processors essential.
* Must have a can-do attitude & have a flexible approach to working.
* Experience of NPI – fast paced working environment
* Good Communication skills at all levels
* Experienced in using Microsoft office tools.
* Creating engineering routings for machined details & large assy’s for Airbus or similar
* Must be able to read Airbus drawings / Boms & specifications (AIPI / AIPS)
* Must be experienced with assy drawings & fastening techniques( Bolting / Riveting / ETB & Torque settings)
* Paragon knowledge would be advantage
** The employee must also strive to support the elements of the SQCDP framework of the wider Gardner business;
Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards to provide a safe working environment for all
Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance
Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders
Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets
People: support organizational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community
NOTE: Due to the nature of this role and the security requirements linked to projects with the UK Ministry of Defence, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Derby manufacturing team.
Salary💷 £35000 - £42000 per annum depending on experience
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7.00am - 16.00pm
Friday - 7.30am to 12.30pm
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays, Christmas shut down
* BUPA Health care
* Free onsite parking
* Death in Service benefit
* Long Service awards
Purpose of role and accountabilities:
To work on the NPI of Airbus Machining & Assy packages ensuring that Lean manufacturing techniques are utilised where possible. The role will involve Engineering planning / creation of route cards for new machined / fabricated & assembled detail parts. Planning lower-level details for manufacture through to assembly of large top level Parts, Understanding of customer Schedules & Boms essential.
* New Product Introduction – Planning Methods of manufacture
* Supporting all departments & trouble shooting Issues
* Creation of Route cards & work instructions
* Creating rework schemes & detailed planning for non-conforming product
* Working with all departments to ensure the smooth industrialisation of new parts from quoting to manufacturing & Inspection.
* Help with Implementation (planning) & prove out of new products.
* Attending Weekly meetings & project reviews if req’d.
Core skills/attributes needed:
* Must have proven Engineering background Preferably in Aerospace
* A Knowledge of Machining / forming & Assy Processors to enable detail routings to be created.
* Must have Experience of planning & creating route cards / job cards.
* Ability to read & Understand Engineering drawings essential.
* Experience with Airbus specifications & processors essential.
* Must have a can-do attitude & have a flexible approach to working.
* Experience of NPI – fast paced working environment
* Good Communication skills at all levels
* Experienced in using Microsoft office tools.
* Creating engineering routings for machined details & large assy’s for Airbus or similar
* Must be able to read Airbus drawings / Boms & specifications (AIPI / AIPS)
* Must be experienced with assy drawings & fastening techniques( Bolting / Riveting / ETB & Torque settings)
* Paragon knowledge would be advantage
** The employee must also strive to support the elements of the SQCDP framework of the wider Gardner business;
Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards to provide a safe working environment for all
Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance
Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders
Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets
People: support organizational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community
NOTE: Due to the nature of this role and the security requirements linked to projects with the UK Ministry of Defence, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance