Product Engineer - Supply Chain

Arden White Limited; Tewkesbury; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days annual leave

Company pension 6%

Private medical healthcare

Life assurance (8x salary)

Profit sharing scheme

Employee share ownership

Flexible hours (Friday finish)

Onsite gym and restaurant facilities

Free onsite parking and EV charging

Dental insurance options

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase options

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment has a Product Engineer opportunity with a supply chain focus, based in the UK. You will own supplier-related engineering activities, validate components, manage changes and drive continuous improvement to ensure product quality and on-time delivery.

The role involves close collaboration with suppliers, internal engineering, manufacturing and quality teams, with occasional UK travel.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical/manufacturing engineering environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience preparing validation plans and engineering reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities across functions.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical engineering support for EHSV components, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on obsolescence, deviations and process changes.
• Investigate supplier-related technical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop validation plans and analyse data to support decisions.
• Prepare validation documentation and engineering change submissions.
• Contribute to supplier process improvements for quality and delivery.
• Coordinate engineering change approvals with stakeholders and customers.
• Assess risks related to supplier changes and processes.
• Collaborate across product engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain to resolve issues.
• Occasional visits to UK suppliers for technical reviews and improvements.

Kenntnisse

Supply chain liaison

Technical problem solving

Strong communication

Independent worker

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or equivalent

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.

Person Specification Essential Requirements

• 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.

Desirable Experience

• 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.

Position Details

• 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.

Applications are welcomed from engineers at different stages of their careers, including those with relevant transferable experience from precision manufacturing and related engineering industries.

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.

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.