Job Description
Product Engineer Operations Support – Tewkesbury | Hybrid Working. I am currently supporting a well‑established aerospace engineering organization in Tewkesbury with the appointment of a Product Engineer to join their operations support team. This is a key role within a specialist production cell, where you will act as the primary engineering contact for a range of precision assemblies. The position offers a strong balance of hands‑on production support, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement activity.
The Role
You will take ownership of engineering support for specific products within the production environment, working closely with both operations and test teams to ensure performance, quality, and delivery targets are achieved.
Responsibilities
- Act as the technical focal point for designated assemblies within the production cell
- Analyze production and test data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
- Support product and process changes to enhance performance and manufacturability
- Lead structured investigations into production and product issues, identifying root cause and implementing corrective actions
- Collaborate with test and equipment teams to diagnose issues across mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, and software systems
- Support the disposition of non‑conforming components, including GD&T‑related assessments
- Drive improvements in yield, process capability, and overall production performance
- Contribute to tooling and fixture concepts to support assembly and testing
- Support ongoing initiatives around automation and digital manufacturing
Candidate Profile
- Engineer with a degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline
- Approximately 5+ years of experience within a manufacturing, production, or quality engineering environment
- Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, with exposure to hydraulic systems
- Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow documentation
- Familiarity with validation, verification, and performance testing methodologies
- Understanding of precision manufacturing and assembly processes (experience with laser welding or brazing would be advantageous)
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively across engineering and operational teams
- Well organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Package & Benefits
Flexible working hours (flexi‑time system). Competitive benefits package including private medical cover and pension. Strong focus on employee development and progression. Stable, well‑invested engineering environment.
