Aftermarket Services Engineer

Quest Global; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is actively hiring for an Aftermarket Services Engineer to join its aerospace and defense project teams based in Derby, UK. The role focuses on developing and maintaining aero-engine overhaul and maintenance methods and requires strong engineering fundamentals with aerospace experience.

You will review documentation, create work instructions, participate in investigations and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering fundamentals is required.
• Aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing or MRO experience is preferred.
• Able to independently complete defined engineering investigations.
• Proven experience in aero-engine overhaul, repair engineering or aftermarket engineering.
• Able to lead technical investigations and provide engineering recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of aero-engine overhaul, inspection, repair and maintenance methods.
• Review engineering documentation, drawings, specifications and repair instructions to determine overhaul requirements.
• Develop and update maintenance, repair and overhaul work instructions.
• Support technical investigations related to component damage and overhaul processes.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and material standards.
• Carry out basic engineering calculations and data analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, turnaround time and process efficiency.
• Support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure outputs comply with aerospace quality, airworthiness and safety standards.
• Prepare technical reports, justifications and recommendations.
• Communicate findings in reviews with stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Willingness to learn

Investigations leadership

Independent investigations

Aero-engine overhaul

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace engineering background

Job description

At Quest Global, we are actively hiring Aftermarket Services Engineer (s) to join one of our Aerospace and Defense project teams based in Derby, UK.

Aftermarket Services Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of aero-engine overhaul, inspection, repair and maintenance methods.
• Review engineering documentation, technical manuals, drawings, specifications and repair instructions to determine applicable overhaul requirements.
• Develop, review and update maintenance, repair and overhaul work instructions.
• Support technical investigations related to component damage, repairability, serviceability and manufacturing / overhaul processes.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, dimensional requirements and material / process standards.
• Carry out basic engineering calculations, technical assessments and data analysis where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, turnaround time and process efficiency within aftermarket operations.
• Support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure engineering outputs comply with relevant aerospace quality, airworthiness, and safety standards.
• Prepare clear technical reports, engineering justifications and recommendations.
• Participate in engineering reviews and communicate technical findings to internal stakeholders and, where appropriate, customers or suppliers.

Work Experience

• We welcome applications from candidates at different stages of their engineering career.

Graduate / Trainee Engineer

• Strong engineering fundamentals and willingness to learn the aero-engine aftermarket.
• Having relevant aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing or MRO experience.
• Able to independently complete defined engineering investigations relevant to overhaul methods.
• Proven experience in aero-engine overhaul, repair engineering, manufacturing methods or aftermarket engineering.
• Able to lead technical investigations, provide engineering recommendations and support less-experienced engineers.

Educational Background

• Degree / Graduation in Mechanical; Aerospace; Industrial or any other relevant Engineering subject.

About us:

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place- to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the world's hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 23,000 difference-makers in our workplace.