Product Engineer

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Product Support Engineer

Tewkesbury

Permanent

Aerospace

The Role – Product Support Engineer

We have an excellent opportunity for an analytical mechanical engineering professional to join a prominent global aerospace business in a Senior Product Engineering position.

You will be responsible for resolving complex technical issues related to the design, assembly, and testing processes of production hardware.

You’ll be joining a fantastic team in a purpose-built modern facility where you’ll be able to showcase your skills and expertise in a highly technical and challenging product supporting role.

Duties – Product Support Engineer

Analyse production data to identify improvement opportunities.
Maintain process control, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
Support product and process changes.
Technical input using APQP techniques to support new programs and PPAP submissions.
Gather engineering insight and communicate findings with suppliers and customers.
Specify new test equipment for product output.
Support sustainment team to identify issues across software, electronics, and hydraulics.
Conduct GD&T analysis of assemblies and components for non-conforming parts.

Background – Product Support Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Significant experience in Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic principles.
Proficiency in PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
Experience in developing assembly and test processes and tooling designs.
Strong presentation and organizational skills.
Knowledge of obsolescence management processes
Six Sigma trained or equivalent
Data analysis skills.

Key Benefits - Product Support Engineer

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Private healthcare
Life assurance and contributory pension
Profit share
25 days holiday

For more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to 

Candidates who are currently a Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Support Engineer, Systems Engineer, Analysis Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Sustainment Engineer, Development Engineer or Design Engineer might be suitable for this position.

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