Mechanical Project Engineer

Location: Hingham, Norfolk (NR9) – Office based role with relocation package
Department: Programmes
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full time/permanent - 37 hours per week (Mon – Thurs: 8hrs/ Fri: 5hrs – finish early)

About the role

In your role as Mechanical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the coordination of all activities related to the fulfilment of assigned customer orders for our aircraft passenger seats, from when a programme is assigned until the execution of the programme and with your contributions, will help us achieve on time performance, maintain quality, cost and weight to achieve our targets.

Taking ownership of the process, you will support other lines of business in ensuring completion of our programmes/products.

In your role as our Mechanical Project Engineer, you will:

• Coordinate and establish the framework and conditions for all activities related to the fulfilment of assigned customer orders for our aircraft passenger seats
• Manage all aspects of the programme(s), including performance, cost, quality and lead-time aspects
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timelines and activities are met efficiently
• Present regular updates to the executive team via presentations and effective communication channels
• Ensure the smooth execution of all programs start to finish
• Track and control programme cost drivers

About you

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your expertise within a similar role, have a passion for innovation, problem solving abilities and drive for optimal excellence along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• Experience of project or programme management within either a manufacturing or engineering environment (ideally a minimum of 3 years’ experience)
• A good understanding of and experience with project planning software (e.g. MS Project)
• A solid understanding of how engineered products move from design through to certified, manufactured and delivered hardware
• A strong understanding of technical drivers behind weight growth and design changes
• A strong understanding of supporting compliance to customer and regulatory requirements
• Programme planning and scheduling tools
• Support technical discussions with customer engineering and programme teams
• Ideally from an Aerospace cabin/seating or highly regulated industry background
• Hands‑on experience in managing quality processes within an NPI environment
• Technical understanding of aircraft seating systems (or similar engineered products)
• 3rd level qualification in an Engineering based subject

Personal skills / attributes:

• The ability to communicate and present effectively at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail
• A high level of organisational and prioritisation skills

Be eligible to work in the UK, comfortable commuting or being based in Hingham, Norfolk and work flexible hours required

Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China.We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.

“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by those who dare to challenge the accepted norm.”

We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.

Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.

• Pension – up to 8% contribution (4% Employee/ 4% Employer)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• An additional day off on or around your birthday
• Christmas shut downRefer a friend scheme
• Long Service Award
• Agile working – flexibility around start and finish times in line with our policy
• Early finish on a Friday
• Training and development – Support, coaching and guidance from a team of industry leading renowned specialists
• Generous Family Friendly Benefits
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• SimplyHealth – helps cover every day healthcare costs such as eye tests and dental check ups, as well as providing mental health support and access to GP services

At Mirus, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process, please let us know.

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