Product Engineer - Supply Chain

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.

Apply Today If you are a Mechanical, Manufacturing, Product or Supplier Development Engineer looking to progress your career within a technically challenging aerospace environment, we would welcome your application.

Please submit your CV for confidential consideration.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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.

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