Project Engineer – Hydraulics (Aerospace or Petro-Chemical Industries)

Based in Exeter – 9 Month Contract

£400 - £450 per day – 3 days a week – Ltd Company – Outside IR35

This growing engineering organisation delivers complete project solutions across a range of technical disciplines. It offers full lifecycle support, from design and development through to installation and commissioning across multiple industries. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, the business is seeking a Project Engineer to support a major aerospace project during an exciting period of growth.

The project

The current project involves the development of a mobile test rig for a leading aerospace client, designed to enable precise and reliable testing. The system features two integrated units, with a hydraulic press handling the controlled transfer of fluid into the product. Engineered for mobility, the rig can be easily moved using wheels or a forklift, providing flexibility on-site. Key components include four electric motors, two storage tanks, manifolds, pressure transducers, and advanced instrumentation to ensure accurate performance and monitoring. This role of a Project Engineer will include the following:

Act as the technical point of contact, overseeing the project as it progresses from its current phase through to build and delivery. Lead regular client meetings, address technical queries, ...