Project Engineer - NPI

Project Engineer / Lead Engineer– APQP/NPI – Aerospace - Oxon We are a specialist manufacturer of complex, low-volume metallic assemblies serving the aerospace, defence, and medical sectors. Operating from our dedicated campus in Eynsham, we design and produce a range of non-ferrous components, including proprietary technologies that set us apart in the marketplace. Due to continued growth within the aerospace and defence industries, we are seeking a Project Engineer to join our team. This role will focus on industrialising products from initial concept through testing and into full-scale production, using structured APQP methodologies. This is a permanent position, based on-site in Eynsham, five days per week. What you will do • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams during new product introduction phases, ensuring successful and timely product launches • Implement robust processes driven by DFMEA, DVP, and PFMEA, with effective risk identification and mitigation • Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans in collaboration with internal teams and customers. Act as the primary technical point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle • Take full ownership of APQP processes to ensure quality, compliance, and successful delivery. Manage pilot builds and initial production runs to validate manufacturing processes and product performance • Produce key project outputs including manufacturing BOMs, project plans, PFMEAs, control plans, quality inspection guidelines, work instructions, FAIR documentation, DVP submissions, and support internal/external gate reviews What you will need • An engineering qualification such as HNC, HND, or BEng • A minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering engineering projects within aerospace, defence, or similarly regulated industries • Proficiency with relevant tools and systems, including CAD, FMEA, ECR and APQP • Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship, and compliance with ITAR requirements What you will get • A permanent role within a progressive, agile, and growing medium-sized company • Competitive salary at Engineer or Lead Engineer level (depending on experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package