Product Engineer

Arden White; Tewkesbury; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days annual leave

Company pension 6% employer

Private medical healthcare

Life assurance 8x salary

Profit sharing scheme

Employee share ownership

Zusammenfassung

Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment is assisting a leading global aerospace organisation in finding a Product Engineer with a supply chain focus to own supplier-related engineering activities. The role supports EHSV components, validation plans, supplier deviations and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate across product engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain to maintain quality, support delivery and drive engineering standards. Occasional UK travel is required.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in mechanical/hydraulic engineering principles and technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications; strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience with supplier engineering, supplier quality or supplier development.
• Exposure to aerospace, automotive, defence or precision manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to travel within the UK.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical engineering support for EHSV components meeting validated standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to manage obsolescence, deviations and process changes.
• Investigate technical issues and implement corrective actions with root-cause analysis.
• Develop validation plans and analyse data to support decisions and performance assessments.
• Prepare validation documentation and engineering change submissions.
• Support supplier process improvements to boost quality and delivery.
• Coordinate change approvals with stakeholders and customers.
• Assess risks from supplier changes and manufacturing processes.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Occasional UK supplier visits for reviews and issue resolution.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical engineering

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to travel UK

Ausbildung

Degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or related discipline

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Process Flow Diagrams

Jobbeschreibung

Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment are currently working with a leading global aerospace engineering organisation specialising in advanced motion control technologies for the commercial aviation industry.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Engineer with a Supply Chain focus to join an established engineering team, supporting the manufacture and supply of highly specialised aerospace components.

This position offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of supplier related engineering activities, including component validation, manufacturing process changes, supplier nonconformances and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining product quality, supporting production delivery and ensuring engineering standards are consistently achieved.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for Electro Hydraulic Servo Valve (EHSV) components, ensuring compliance with validated product standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal supply chain teams to manage component obsolescence, supplier deviations and manufacturing process changes.
• Investigate supplier related technical issues and product nonconformances, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Develop product validation plans, analysing technical data to support engineering decisions and product performance assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, validation documentation and engineering change submissions.
• Support supplier process improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturing efficiency and delivery performance.
• Coordinate engineering change approvals with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Assess technical risks associated with supplier changes, manufacturing processes and component performance.
• Collaborate with product engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Conduct occasional visits to UK suppliers to support technical reviews, issue resolution and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Relevant experience within mechanical engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering or a similar technical environment.
• Good understanding of mechanical and hydraulic engineering principles.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and the ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, including validation test plans and engineering reports.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to investigate technical issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently when required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK.
• Experience within aerospace, automotive, defence or other precision manufacturing environments.
• Previous exposure to supplier engineering, supplier quality or supplier development activities.
• Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, materials, coatings, adhesives and potting compounds.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Experience supporting engineering change management, supplier deviations or component obsolescence.
• Understanding of Electro Hydraulic Servo Valves or similar precision mechanical and hydraulic systems.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution, with opportunities for increased contributions based on service.
• Private medical healthcare from commencement of employment.
• Life assurance equivalent to eight times basic annual salary.
• Annual discretionary profit sharing scheme.
• Employee share ownership opportunities.
• Flexible working hours with the opportunity for an early Friday finish.
• Subsidised onsite gym and restaurant facilities.
• Free onsite parking and electric vehicle charging facilities.
• Additional flexible benefits, including dental insurance, cycle to work schemes and holiday purchase options.
• Opportunities for professional development and long term career progression.

Location

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Employment Type

Permanent, Full Time

Working Arrangement

Onsite

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, with flexible start times between 7:30am and 9:00am.

Salary

Competitive, dependent on experience.

About Us

Arden White is a specialist Aerospace, Aviation and Engineering recruitment consultancy, providing a personal and professional recruitment service to both candidates and clients.

We pride ourselves on understanding the technical requirements of the industries we support, building long term relationships and connecting talented professionals with exceptional career opportunities.

Note

Arden White is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.