Project Engineer in Dorset

Composites Project Engineer – Dorset - Permanent - up to £55,000 per annum

Navis Consulting are working with a leading manufacturer of large composite structures with sites across the South West of England. They offer a comprehensive composites manufacturing service from design and engineering to parts production and final assembly. Their clients include; BAE, Rolls Royce, Airbus, Sunseeker, and Siemens. They are looking to expand their clientele within Defence, Aerospace, Marine, and Automotive.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from conceptualization to delivery, ensuring efficient coordination.
• Manage commercial aspects, including estimating project costs.
• Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships through effective account management.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and existing production programs, collaborating closely with customers.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.
• Oversee and approve the work of other engineers.
• Develop inventive manufacturing solutions for composite parts.
• Possess a strong understanding of diverse and complex tooling, including the ability to approve the design of tool sets.
• Input new items, maintain BOMs, load sales orders, and ensure accurate delivery notes in the MRP system (Progress +).
• Establish clear project requirements with customers prior to manufacturing initiation.
• Develop Engineering Management plans, including scheduling and resource estimates.
• Create comprehensive work instructions and manufacturing manuals for composite parts and assemblies.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials through direct procurement or delegated procurement activities.
• Collaborate effectively with the quality team to ensure compliance with Customer & Regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in advanced composite part manufacturing methods and strategies.
• Project-manage component manufacturing across the factory and with external suppliers.
• Coordinate part production on the shop floor, working closely with production supervisors.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of shop-floor equipment, including Autoclaves and ovens.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant technical and quality areas.
• Negotiate variations to contracts/jobs as necessary.
• Keep the accounts department informed about invoicing, WIP, and assist in overdue payment follow-up.
• Demonstrate competent IT skills and CAD proficiency (Siemens NX or Solidworks highly beneficial) to analyze models.
• Occasional travel within the UK and overseas.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Composite and GRP materials and manufacturing processes.

Please note that specific roles with this client are subject to security clearance. Successful candidates will need to pass a DBS check and be eligible for UK National Security Vetting.

If you are interested in applying, or know someone who might be interested – get in touch with Jack Baker on or 02392 322384.