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Project Engineer

2 days ago Hedge End, United Kingdom

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems.

Our site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence.

We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types

What you'll do:

Eaton's Aerospace business in Titchfield, Hampshire is recognised as an industry leader in aerospace fuel systems and a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft. The site offers extensive fuel and air system test facilities, allowing either complete aircraft fuel & inerting systems or components to be tested over a wide range of altitudes and temperatures with differing fuel types

As a Project Engineer, you will be involved in the design, development and qualification of new electro-mechanical fuel system components as well as support for existing in-service products. You will deliver yourself, or collaborate with internal and external technical resource, in the delivery of your allocated projects to ensure it is delivered to specification, on time and to budget. You will also support technical discussions with the customer and will develop long-term customer relations

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In this fast-paced environment it is essential that the successful candidate also has excellent organisation abilities and the ability to work on their own initiative. Previous experience working in an aerospace engineering environment would be advantageous, although applicants from other high technology engineering backgrounds will be considered.

To support the development of electro-mechanical Fuel System Components through the full lifecycle of the programme, including but not limited to:

  • Ensure that customer requirements are properly understood and that the design implementation meets these requirements.
  • Prepare technical documentation in accordance with company procedures.
  • Collaborate with internal and external resources such that project actions are delivered to specification, on time and to budget.
  • Support technical discussions with the customer and maintain or improve customer relations.
  • Ensure timely and consistent communication on progress, impacts and changes associated with the technical directions and status of the projects.
  • Support failure investigations associated with fuel system products.

Qualifications:

  • Good engineering degree, (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace or Equivalent).
  • Some experience in a relevant professional engineering environment, ideally gained in the aerospace or equivalent high technology industry.

Skills:

  • Technical and analytical (Fluid Dynamic, Stress, Electrical ...) knowledge base with the ability to understand and generate analysis.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good report writing skills.
  • Knowledge or strong interest in aerospace system technology.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Authority to work in the UK and within the US ITAR legislation.

What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
  • Great company benefits
  • We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
  • We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
  • We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies
  • We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Hedge End, United Kingdom
Job ID: Eaton-61342Titchfield
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-03-28T18:38:33

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)