Supply Chain Engineer

Line Up Aviation; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized aviation recruitment firm is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer for a 12-month position based in Gosport and Bristol. The role involves providing support for technical queries, reviewing logistics support analysis, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have practical experience in aviation systems, knowledge of logistics support analysis, and the ability to obtain UK SC clearance. This position requires on-site work for three days a week.

Qualifications

• Practical experience of aviation mechanical/avionic systems or training devices.
• Experience in Supply Chain Support Engineering or Product Support.
• Knowledge of Logistics Support Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Supply Chain queries regarding parts on aircraft.
• Review Logistics Support Analysis and advise on changes.
• Assist in the resolution of long lead-time spares orders.

Skills

Aviation mechanical/avionic systems experience

Logistics Support Analysis knowledge

Supply Chain Support Engineering experience

Ability to obtain UK SC security clearance

Education

Degree in relevant engineering subject

Job description

Job Title and Details

Supply Chain Engineer (Limited Logistic Support Analysis)

Location: Gosport / Bristol (Onsite – 3 days a week)

Duration: 12 Months

Clearance: SC Required

Responsibilities

• Provide initial response to Supply Chain for immediate technical queries related to the provision and use of parts on aircraft.
• Review Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) following changes to programme baselines and advise Supply Chain of spares changes.
• Review technical documentation to assist in the resolution of alternative solutions to long lead‑time spares orders.
• Support contingency planning and requirements to transition projects smoothly into sustainment.
• Work closely with the Product Support (LSA and Technical Publications) team to ensure correct changes are made to the aircraft documentation set.
• Collaborate with Product Support Engineers team to resolve initial issues.
• Mentor Supply Chain team members in the use of technical information.
• Assist in conducting reviews of Maintenance Task Analysis documentation and vendor data to undertake programme‑specific Level of Repair Analysis (LORA).
• Work as directed by the Product Support Technical Lead through the Programme Product Support Manager.

Essential Qualifications

• Previous practical experience of aviation mechanical/avionic systems or synthetic training devices.
• Supply Chain Support Engineering / Product Support related work experience.
• Knowledge or experience of Logistics Support Analysis.
• Ability to obtain UK SC security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Understanding of Support Engineering in military environments.
• Supply Chain Engineering or Logistics Support Analysis experience.
• Ability to read and understand aircraft drawing sets.
• Ability to use the aircraft document set, including technical drawings.
• Experience authoring support product documentation.
• Degree level or similar education in a relevant engineering subject.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional business stakeholders to identify optimisation opportunities and enhance supplier contributions to client solutions.
• Ability to liaise with OEMs and platform stakeholders to integrate UK‑specific solutions with existing base platform solutions.
• Proven ability to drive first‑time quality.
• Experience with international support standards such as Def Stan 00-600 and ASD/AIA Suite of S-Series ILS Specifications.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to Line Up Aviation.

About Line Up Aviation

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating worldwide for over 30 years. We partner with leading industry companies and pride ourselves on delivering high‑standard service backed by a culture of honesty and integrity.