At a Glance
- Tasks: Support gas turbine engine MRO operations with hands-on engineering and technical expertise.
- Company: Quest Global, a leader in innovative engineering services for over 25 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a positive workplace culture.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on improving efficiency and safety in aviation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aerospace by solving complex engineering challenges.
- Qualifications: Experience in gas turbine MRO and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Company Overview
At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different.
With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible.
Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future.
We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.
Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Product Support / Repair Engineer – Gas Turbine Engines
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced MRO Shop Product Support Engineer (PSE) or Repair Engineer to provide on‑site engineering support to civil aerospace gas turbine engine MRO operations.
The role sits at the interface between the shop floor, engineering, planning, cost, and hardware ownership teams, supporting safe, efficient, and cost‑effective engine shop execution.
The position is shop‑based, supporting engine disassembly, inspection, parts exposure tracking, Service Bulletin (SB) incorporation, and timely technical feedback to stakeholders.
The successful candidate will play a key role in improving scope accuracy, controlling cost drivers, and contributing towards increased MRO throughput.
Key Responsibilities
- Support engine disassembly and inspection activities, ensuring accurate capture and documentation of hardware condition and findings.
- Assist with validation and refinement of engine work scopes using operational history, configuration data, SB / Safety Alerts, and Airworthiness Directive applicability.
- Track and analyse parts exposure, consumption, and scrap during shop visits, identifying abnormal drivers and recurring issues.
- Develop Pareto and root‑cause analyses to support cost control, planning accuracy, and repair strategy improvements.
- Capture high‑quality defect photography and provide clear technical evidence to engineering and hardware ownership teams.
- Act as the on‑site technical interface between shop operations, engineering, planning, and cost/programme functions.
- Support responses to technical queries and follow‑up requests from OEM hardware owners.
- Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving shop flow, turnaround time, and overall MRO throughput.
- Required Experience
- Experience in gas turbine MRO, repair engineering, and/or shop support roles.
- Experience supporting engine or module disassembly and inspection in an MRO environment.
- Working knowledge of engine modules, inspection processes, and common damage modes.
- Comfortable operating in a busy operational environment, working directly with operations personnel.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within OEM or OEM‑authorised MRO facilities.
- Exposure to parts exposure tracking, scrap analysis, or cost drivers in MRO operations.
- Experience working across multiple MRO sites or within a global MRO network.
- Familiarity with MRO documentation systems and engineering databases.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong practical engineering judgement and attention to detail.
- Ability to translate physical hardware condition into clear, actionable technical input.
- Clear and confident communicator across engineering, operations, and programme teams.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, execution‑focused shop environment.
- Collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge assumptions when required.
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MRO Product Support / Repair Engineer – Gas Turbine Engines in Prestwick employer: Quest Global
Quest Global is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in Huddersfield, where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in technical documentation. With a focus on high-quality output and compliance with industry standards, the company offers meaningful opportunities for professional advancement while working alongside experienced engineering teams in the heavy engineering sector. Additionally, the supportive environment and commitment to employee well-being make Quest Global a rewarding place to build a career.
