Aerospace Production Engineer

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a skilled Production Engineer to oversee aviation production engineering and planning activities. This position requires proven experience in a Production Engineering role, strong knowledge of UK CAA regulations, and the ability to obtain SC-level security clearance. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 and an extensive benefits package, including pension contributions and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Up to 12% pension contribution matching

Bonus incentives

Discounted PMI

Electric car scheme

Tech vouchers

Wellbeing programmes

Responsibilities

• Lead production engineering and planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory approvals.
• Support Safety Management System by identifying unsafe conditions.
• Contribute to audit non-conformance management.
• Champion high safety and quality standards.

Skills

Proven experience in a Production Engineering role

Strong working knowledge of UK CAA Part 21G and Part 145 aviation regulations

Familiarity with EASA, UK Military, and FAA regulations

Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001

Aviation apprenticeship or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering degree

Ability to obtain SC-level security clearance

Education

Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering degree

EASA / CAA / Other Part 66 B1/B2 licence

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Production Engineer - Aviation
Salary: Up to 40,000 per annum
Location: Dorset
Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are seeking a skilled Production Engineer to play a key role in delivering effective production engineering and planning activities. This role spans component manufacturing, repairs, and aircraft modification embodiment, ensuring full compliance with all relevant aviation regulations and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead production engineering and planning activities, including:
• Aircraft modification embodiment
• Manufacturing of aircraft parts, assemblies, and equipment
• Component modification and repairs in a workshop environment

• Ensure compliance with Part 145 and Part 21G regulatory approvals at all times.
• Support the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) by identifying and reporting any unsafe conditions that could impact aircraft or personnel safety.
• Contribute to audit non-conformance management and safety investigation findings.
• Work to international standards including:
• ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
• ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
• ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)

Apply safe systems of work and champion high safety and quality standards.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production Engineering role - essential.
• Strong working knowledge of UK CAA Part 21G and Part 145 aviation regulations - essential.
• Familiarity with EASA, UK Military, and FAA regulations - advantageous.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SMS principles in aviation - advantageous.
• Relevant technical qualification:
• Aviation apprenticeship with industry experience, or
• Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering degree, or
• EASA / CAA / Other Part 66 B1/B2 licence, or
• Extensive production engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and hold SC-level security clearance - essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to 40,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Up to 12% pension contribution matching
• Bonus incentives
• Discounted PMI
• Electric car scheme
• Tech vouchers
• Wellbeing programmes
• And more!

If you re an experienced aviation professional looking to take ownership of critical engineering and production projects, we d love to hear from you.