ISS Project Engineer

Description
Looking to build your project engineering career within a business that delivers critical support solutions across complex programmes?

CMS2, an established engineering business delivering critical support solutions across complex programmes, is looking for a Project Engineer to join our ISS team. 
In this role, you will act as the focal point for all engineering activities across In-Service Support projects and spares, working directly with the ISS Technical Manager and supporting the ISS Director and Project Managers to ensure products are delivered in line with project and product specifications.
Key Responsibilities

Act as the engineering focal point across In-Service Support (ISS) projects, ensuring products and solutions are delivered in line with customer, project, and product requirements. 

Manage any design improvement and obsolescence activities relating to assigned projects, providing technical guidance in line with Product Specifications and coordinating information flow across multiple departments. 

Manage and maintain Product Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support material procurement activities, including raising purchase requisitions. 

Define technical documentation requirements and review technical publications, operating manuals, and maintenance documentation to ensure compliance with system specifications and processes. 

Report on the technical content of projects to the ISS Technical Manager and ISS Project Managers, supporting technical reviews and identifying requirements for additional specialist expertise. 

Track engineering activities against project plans and budgets, providing regular progress updates to the ISS Delivery Manager, ISS Technical Manager, and ISS Project Managers. 

Identify technical risks and work with stakeholders to develop and implement effective mitigation strategies. 

Support customer technical queries, contribute to customer review activities, and provide technical input throughout project delivery. 

Coordinate activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Project Management functions, providing technical support and leading the resolution of technical and quality issues. 

Support Site Engineers throughout off-site work with the provision of information, materials, and liaison with internal resources. 

Ensure project governance requirements are met, including design reviews, FMEAs, and test planning, while supporting the business by providing technical information for proposals and new opportunities.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential

HND or Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical Engineering or related subject 

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

Understanding of configuration control principles.

Flexibility, enthusiasm, self-motivated and able to work well under own initiative 

Able to build long-term successful client partnerships, both internally and externally 

Strong communication skills Decision-making / problem solving skills 

Strong presentation skills, confident speaker and professionally presented
Desirable

Experience of working on multiple projects 

Experience of working in a Mechanical / Systems engineering environment 

Practical competence in mechanical / systems assembly 

Knowledge of BS.8888 drawing practices Experience of working within a Defence environment 

Previous experience of an ERP system 

Knowledge of ISO9000 or a similar QA system

Role travel requirements
The duties of this appointment relate to the UK but you may be required to travel when required by the Company.
It is not envisaged that you shall be required to work outside the UK for more than one month.

Other requirements
Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK Candidates must have passed UK security clearance to Security Check level or be able to obtain this level. 
This normally requires 5 years residence in the UK.

Benefits
At CMS2, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their well being. Alongside our competitive salaries we offer a comprehensive benefits package including, Company Profit Share Scheme &  Generous Holiday Allowance