Project Engineer
6 days ago• Ferndown, United Kingdom
What you'll do:
Eaton - Mission Systems Division (MSD) is the world's leading provider of hose and drogue Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) and Actuation systems. Eaton work directly with the aircraft manufacturers and end-users to develop systems that achieve their operations in challenging environments, safely and successfully
As a Project Engineer, your main responsibilities will involve:
- The use of mechanical and/or systems engineering knowledge and processes within a product lifecycle.
- Executing all stages of system lifecycle like, requirements management, validation, systems design, development, integration, verification and qualification as per the company standard processes and customer requirements
- Being responsible for planning the engineering tasks and generation of engineering management plans
- Converting customer and other stakeholder requirements to define, analyse and inform the total project solution.
- To engage with suppliers and customers to ensure the solution meets their expectations.
- Managing engineering change to ensure system integrity all through the life-cycle, and ensuring traceability of all key design decisions.
- Providing support in all areas of the product lifecycle and deliver a totally integrated solution.
- Planning and scheduling engineering design gate reviews, engage with other functions e.g. airworthiness, safety to ensure the project delivery milestones are fully met.
- Managing technical risks and opportunities that may have a direct / indirect effect on the delivery of the project and system.
- Liaising with the engineering leadership and programme management teams to ensure the project is adequately resourced and support to identify any potential capability shortfalls
- Driving continuous improvement and incorporate effective systems engineering management practices
Qualifications:
- You will hold an engineering degree
Skills:
- You will have knowledge of one or more of the following - mechanical, electro mechanical, fluid, mechanisms, structures or systems product development.
- You are motived and proactive, driving solutions to completion.
- You will have an appreciation and understanding of the engineering product life cycle.
- You have an appreciation for Systems Engineering Management.
- You are a natural problem solver, with a solutions focussed mindset
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Client-provided location(s): Ferndown, United Kingdom
Job ID: Eaton-71903Wimborne
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-09-17T18:42:53
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)