Project Engineer / Junior Project Manager Sector: Aerospace and Defence Projects Eligibility: All applicants must be UK nationals and have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years. We are working with a well-established advanced manufacturing business operating across aerospace and defence programmes, seeking a technically strong Project Engineer / Junior Project Manager to support fast-paced, multi-level manufacturing assemblies. This role bridges the gap between Project Engineering and Project Management, ideal for someone from a mechanical engineering background who enjoys being hands-on, customer-facing, and delivery-focused - without the need for heavy project governance or advanced PFMEA ownership. You will play a central role in managing orderbooks, coordinating engineering-related activities, and acting as a key interface between customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery and Coordination Manage and maintain customer and internal orderbooks, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery Support project planning, scheduling, and full project lifecycle delivery Coordinate activities across engineering, supply chain, production, and customers Maintain SAP data integrity, including delivery status and workability updates Support projects from initiation through to delivery and close-out Stakeholder and Customer Management Act as a key customer-facing contact for project updates, queries, and issue resolution Build strong, professional