Project Engineer

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Job Title:

Project Engineer

Reporting To:

Management, Design Engineering

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Tewkesbury, GBR

About Moog Aircraft Group:

Moog Aircraft Group is a world leader in flight control systems for commercial and military aircraft. We design and manufacture high-performance actuation and control solutions that enable safer, more efficient flight. As part of our team, you’ll work on cutting-edge technologies that power next-generation aircraft.

About the Role:

Moog Commercial Aircraft Group is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of commercial flight control products. This role acts as a key technical and project interface between the C929 programme team, internal engineering functions, and external suppliers, including our strategic partner Qing’an. You will be responsible for flow-down of engineering requirements, supplier coordination, and ensuring alignment across design, qualification, and production phases. The role is critical to maintaining technical integrity, supporting manufacturing execution, and ensuring delivery to quality, cost, and schedule targets. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones to ensure issues are clearly defined, communicated, and resolved efficiently. You will report to the Commercial Engineering Manager (Design) and will be based at either the Wolverhampton or Tewkesbury Moog site.

As a Project Engineer, you will:

• Lead and coordinate assigned projects from design and qualification through to production and delivery.

• Track and report progress against key programme metrics including schedule, cost, milestones, and risk.

• Provide structured updates to project leadership, programme management, and engineering stakeholders.

• Act as the primary interface between Moog cross-functional teams (design, systems, stress, quality, supply chain) and suppliers, including Qing’an.

• Support supplier design and development activities, including requirement interpretation, engineering reviews, and validation of complex aerospace hardware.

• Plan and lead supplier technical reviews (e.g. PDR, CDR), ensuring compliance with Moog, customer, and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and maintain key technical documentation, including Statements of Work (SOW) and Source Control Documents (SCD).

• Maintain effective configuration control, including change management and documentation accuracy.

• Support transition to production, ensuring manufacturability, process capability, and adherence to aerospace quality standards.

• Monitor supplier performance, design maturity, and technical risks; proactively escalate issues with clear mitigation plans.

• Create and maintain project documentation including plans, status reports, action logs, and meeting records.

• Travel as required (UK, Asia, and USA) to support programme delivery.

To be considered for the Project Engineer role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing.

• Proven experience in project engineering, technical coordination, or similar roles.

• Strong understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) and configuration-controlled development.

• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes and quality systems (e.g. AS9100).

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience leading technical meetings and producing structured technical reports.

• Ability to interpret and communicate complex engineering data.

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.

• Knowledge of requirements management.

• Demonstrated experience working with global teams and suppliers across multiple time zones.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience working in a mechanical design and or manufacturing engineering role is advantageous.

• Experience with rotating equipment and/or hydraulic systems.

• Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems (e.g. Teamcenter) and ERP tools (e.g. SAP).

• Proficiency with Office 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint) and data/reporting tools (Excel, Power BI).

Personal attributes:

• Confident and effective communicator, comfortable engaging with customers, suppliers, and senior stakeholders.

• Proactive, organized, and results-driven, with strong ownership of deliverables.

• Collaborative team player, able to work independently and across functions.

• Calm under pressure, with the ability to prioritize competing demands.

• Professional and customer-focused, with strong stakeholder management skills.

How we care for you:

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice

• Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)

• Employee share options, free onsite parking and EV Charging

You Matter at Moog – Our Mission and Vision:

At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.

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