Project Engineer - Leicester

Job summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Engineer / Systems Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the execution of engineering projects from concept to delivery
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations
• Track project progress and prepare regular status reports for stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Act as the primary technical contact between internal teams and customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field
• 2–6 years of experience in project or systems engineering roles
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, systems lifecycle, and project management
• Experience with system modeling, requirements management, and test planning
• Proficiency with tools like MS Project, Jira, DOORS, or similar
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Define system architecture, requirements, and interfaces
• Lead system integration, testing, and validation efforts
• Perform trade-off analyses, risk assessments, and root cause investigations
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards and safety regulations
• Maintain system documentation, including specifications, test plans, and change logs
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools
• Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or INCOSE (ASEP/CSEP)
• Experience with MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo, Enterprise Architect)
• Familiarity with engineering standards (ISO, IEEE, etc.) and regulatory requirements
• Exposure to Agile or hybrid project management methodologies

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