Reliability Engineer in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Energy Jobline CVL; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence organization is seeking a Reliability Engineer in Cheltenham to analyze product performance and manage obsolescence across multiple programmes. The ideal candidate has a relevant engineering degree and experience in reliability engineering within the aerospace sector. The role includes flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Non-contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Private medical cover

26 days annual leave

Flexible benefits plan

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC, or equivalent in an Engineering or Scientific discipline.
• Experience in reliability engineering, ideally within aerospace, aviation, or defence sectors.
• Proficiency in analytical/reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regular reliability and obsolescence reporting.
• Conduct detailed analysis and failure mode assessments.
• Monitor product performance and implement warning systems.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Degree in Engineering or Scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

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Reliability Engineer - Cheltenham (Hybrid)

Full-Time | Permanent | £37,200 - £46,500 + Bonus + Competitive Pension & Additional Benefits

Join a leading aerospace and defence organisation. We are seeking a Reliability and Obsolescence Engineer to support high-performance aerospace products, ensuring reliability, safety, and service excellence for military and defence platforms.

About the Role

As a Reliability Engineer, you will analyse product performance, identify reliability trends, and manage obsolescence across multiple programmes. Working closely with engineering and programme teams, you will use data-driven insights to improve processes, support future business planning, and deliver excellent customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver regular reliability and obsolescence reporting using data from multiple sources.
• Conduct detailed analysis, including MTBF/MTBUR calculations, failure mode assessments, and trend identification.
• Monitor product performance and implement early warning systems to mitigate risks and costs.
• Standardise reliability analysis methods, tools, and reporting processes across the organisation.
• Conduct product obsolescence reviews and provide technical recommendations.
• Present reliability data and insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support proposal development, cost estimation, and engineering planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant export/import regulations and organisational policies.

What You'll Bring

• Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in an Engineering or Scientific discipline.
• Experience in reliability engineering, ideally within aerospace, aviation, or defence sectors.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex technical information clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and other analytical/reporting tools.
• Customer-focused mindset and ability to drive improvements in efficiency.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of obsolescence management and forecasting techniques.
• Experience supporting PBL (Performance-Based Logistics) contracts.
• Familiarity with FRACAS, reliability modelling, or statistical analysis tools.
• Awareness of project or programme management principles.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working
• Non‑contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance and income protection
• Private medical cover
• 26 days annual leave (with the option to buy or sell)
• Flexible benefits plan

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. If clearance cannot be obtained, any offer of employment may be withdrawn on security grounds.