Product development engineer Work, Jobs in Sharnbrook, Bdf (with Salaries)

Principal Project Engineer
Collins Aerospace —Leighton Buzzard
- Full-time
- Project management
- Travel
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Electric Motor Design Engineer
ALTEN —Luton
- Full-time
- Military
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Senior FPGA Engineer
Zenovo —Bedford
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Agile
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Principal Stress Engineer
Collins Aerospace —Leighton Buzzard
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Design Engineer
GKN Aerospace —Luton
- Engineering
- Project management
- Travel
- Free parking
- Work from home
Principal Design Engineer
GKN Aerospace —Luton
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Project Engineering Lead
API Microwave —Wavendon
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Flexitime
Quick apply
Manufacturing Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £42,000 - £47,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Product Line Engineer (M/F/D)
TLD EUROPE —Kempston
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Project management
Quick apply
Electronics Engineer
Good People —Bedford
- £45,000 - £66,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- System design
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
14d
Project Engineer (12 Month FTC)
Altro/Autoglym —Baldock
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Project management
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
6d
Principal Engineer
Collins Aerospace —Leighton Buzzard
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
DV Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £51,500 - £64,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
14d
Lead Electronics Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
- Assembly
Lead Electrical Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
- Assembly
Electrical Engineer (M/F/D)
TLD EUROPE —Kempston
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Bachelor's degree
Quick apply

I want to receive the latest job alerts for product development engineer in sharnbrook, bdf

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

product development engineer jobs near sharnbrook, bdf

Principal Project Engineer

Collins Aerospace -
Leighton Buzzard

Apply Now

Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Primavera
Project management
Project management methodology
CATIA

Full job description

Date Posted:

2026-06-15

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Title: Principal Project Engineer

Location: Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are looking for a Principal Project Engineer to join our team in Leighton Buzzard to be responsible for leading a global team of multi-disciplined engineers to develop aircraft interior products and be totally accountable to internal and external stakeholders for the delivery of all projects assigned to your PMT.

Note – This role is based in Leighton Buzzard, UK however travel may be required to support the business or the customer. Currently, our standard workweek allows us the flexibility to work remotely Monday and Friday. However, as leaders who value accountability, our project engineers work on-site as required to support their team, the project or the customer.

What you will do

You will lead a global team of multi-disciplined engineers to develop aircraft interior products and be totally accountable to internal and external stakeholders for the delivery on your assigned work packages. This role focuses on driving measurable performance using defined KPIs and ensuring consistency across all project phases.

The successful candidate will directly report to the Senior Program Engineering Manager but day-to-day will operate within a Program Management Team supporting the Program Chief Engineer.

Define and maintain clear, structured scope aligned to project objectives - Control scope changes and prevent uncontrolled deviation, develop and maintain robust, logically linked project schedules
Support development plans achieving high First Pass Yield (FPY) at key gates
Validate sequencing of tasks dependencies, and critical path accuracy
Pro-actively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, drive risk reduction, retirement, and burndown trends
Protect the program by containing and resolving issues in a timely and structured manner, develop and execute recovery plans in a timely and structured manner.
Become technical interfaces for all internal and external stakeholders. Develop customer relationships based on transparency and trust.
Author, check and approve technical documentation in accordance their delegation of authority.
Monitor, report and act upon key performance & leading indicators to help achieve predicable outcomes.

Experience & Qualifications we prefer:

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong customer-focus and a mind-set to take on challenges and create solutions.
Ideally have at least 5 years’ experience in a technical role, Engineering / Manufacturing experience is essential.
Must be able to demonstrate that they are able to lead a cross-functional, global team to deliver complex product development through a gated NPI process.
Able demonstrate they are an excellent communicator with the ability achieve the right outcome through dialogue with a range of stakeholders (local and global colleagues, executives, customers, technical and non-technical).
Experience within and an understanding of the aircraft interiors industry (i.e. certification, product development, customer expectations) is highly desirable.
Literate and adaptable with a variety of project management and engineering software tools (Teamcentre, Primavera, MS365, CATIA V5 etc)
Ability to demonstrate and apply fundamental project management methodologies is essential.

What we offer

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Competitive Salary
Bonus Scheme
Fantastic pension scheme
Critical illness cover.
Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, the ability to buy holidays, a cycle to work scheme & other great employee discounts

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

product development engineer jobs in sharnbrook, bdf

Principal Project Engineer

Electric Motor Design Engineer

Senior FPGA Engineer

Principal Stress Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

Principal Design Engineer

Project Engineering Lead

Manufacturing Engineer

Product Line Engineer (M/F/D)

Electronics Engineer

Project Engineer (12 Month FTC)

Principal Engineer

DV Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Lead Electronics Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer (M/F/D)

I want to receive the latest job alerts for product development engineer in sharnbrook, bdf

Explore jobs in more locations

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected