Product Engineer

Product Engineer
Pay Rate: £45 - £50 Ltd
Location: Tewkesbury
Contract: 6x Months Rolling
Sector: Aerospace
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
My client is seeking a seasoned Product Engineer to join the Tewkesbury based team on a 6-month rolling contract. In this role, you’ll contribute to the design, development, and testing of hydraulic components used in commercial and military aircraft including flight and engine control systems.
This is a hands-on engineering position requiring strong technical grounding, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication across teams. The work is based primarily on-site, with some flexibility available.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and development of hydraulic components for aerospace applications.
  
• Conduct and implement FMEAs, including PFMEAs, and develop mitigation actions through to closure.
  
• Participate in APQP activities and generate process flow diagrams to support development processes.
  
• Interpret technical drawings, support tooling definition and liaise with Design, A&T, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
  
• Write clear assembly instructions and production worksheets (strong MS Word skills essential).
  
• Conduct performance calculations using Teamcenter when required.
  
• Support hydraulic testing: troubleshoot test issues and assist test technicians with procedural clarity.
  
• Produce development documentation including similarity reports, analysis reports, and development test reports.
  
• Work proactively and autonomously, managing tasks to tight project timelines and fixed deadlines.
  Required Experience & Skills:
  
• Background in mechanical engineering with a solid understanding of hydraulic systems and basic electrical principles.
  
• Proven experience with FMEA/PFMEA, APQP, and process flow diagrams.
  
• Ability to interpret and work with engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  
• Confident producing tooling specifications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver.
  
• Proficient in Teamcenter or Mathcad Prime (including worksheet conversion from Mathcad 15).
  Additional Notes:
  
• Due to the nature of our work, candidates must be ITAR compliant. Any dual nationality must be declared.
  
• This is an on-site role with flexible working considered on a case-by-case basis.
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  If you're an experienced product engineer with a passion for aerospace technology and cross-functional problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you.
  Apply today and become part of a team that values trust, innovation, and engineering excellence