Product Engineer (Aerospace)

Shorterm Group; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tewkesbury is seeking a Product Engineer to support the full product lifecycle in aerospace. This hands-on role involves overseeing assembly and testing of components, improving processes, and leading new product introductions. Ideal candidates will have aerospace experience and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Profit share and employee share schemes

Supportive career development

Fantastic benefits package

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer with a background in aerospace or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills in assembly and fault investigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support assembly and testing of aerospace components.
• Define and improve assembly and test procedures.
• Lead New Product Introduction activities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in production.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Experience in aerospace or similarly regulated engineering sectors

Strong understanding of NPI, assembly processes, and fault investigation

Familiarity with tools such as Mathcad, Minitab

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Comfortable supporting hands-on engineering

Job description

Product Engineer (Aerospace) - Tewkesbury - Permanent

The Opportunity:
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering client for a Product Engineer / Senior Product Engineer to join their aerospace facility in Tewkesbury. This is a hands-on, technically varied role supporting the full product lifecycle - from assembly and test to new product introduction and process development.

This role is ideal for engineers with strong practical and analytical skills who thrive in highly regulated, technically demanding environments.

Why my client?

45 million site investment with state-of-the-art facilities
Profit share and employee share schemes
Supportive career development and training programs
Fantastic benefits package
Diverse, inclusive workplace with a focus on wellbeing and innovation

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and support the assembly and testing of aerospace components and systems
Define and improve assembly and test procedures
Lead activities related to New Product Introduction (NPI), including PFMEA and risk assessments
Troubleshoot technical issues and provide day-to-day engineering support to production
Identify and manage obsolescence challenges
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and operations
Prepare and maintain technical documentation including control charts and process guides

Essential Skills:

Experience in aerospace or similarly regulated engineering sectors
Strong understanding of NPI, assembly processes, and fault investigation
Familiarity with tools such as Mathcad, Minitab, or similar
Ability to interpret and work with technical drawings and perform basic analysis
Comfortable supporting both hands-on and documentation aspects of engineering

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of servo valves, hydraulic systems, or flight control components
Exposure to automation in an engineering context

Team & Culture:

Join a highly skilled team with a wide range of engineering experience
Culture built on trust, collaboration, and strong community involvement
Supportive environment with a focus on technical excellence and shared learning

Career Development:

Opportunities to progress into senior technical or specialist roles
Access to further training and academic partnerships

If you're an experienced engineer looking to make an impact in a high-integrity aerospace environment, we'd love to hear from you. To register your interest please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.