Details:
- Salary: £45 - 55 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: GL20 Northway Gloucestershire
- Date: 14 hours ago
Description:
Senior Product Development Engineer
Pay Rate: Up to £55 Ltd
Duration: 6x Months Rolling
Location: Tewkesbury
Sector: Aerospace
Status: Outside IR35 - Ltd
Lead Innovation in Aerospace Product Development
We are seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to take ownership of high-profile aerospace/military projects, leading the development of next-generation hydraulic components for both commercial and military aircrafts based in Tewkesbury.
Key Responsibilities:
* Spearhead the design, development, and qualification of complex hydraulic components, driving innovation and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
* Lead and oversee FMEAs and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring robust and effective engineering solutions are implemented.
* Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to drive tooling development and procurement, optimizing processes for efficiency and quality.
* Develop, review, and refine assembly instructions, production worksheets, and qualification reports, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry regulations.
* Conduct in-depth performance calculations and lead hydraulic testing, leveraging expertise in Mathcad Prime and other analytical tools.
* Act as a key technical liaison across departments, ensuring seamless collaboration between design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.
What We're Looking For:
* Extensive experience in mechanical and hydraulic systems, with a strong grasp of electrical theory and the ability to interpret complex technical drawings.
* Proven ability to perform high-level FMEAs, develop sophisticated risk mitigation strategies, and lead design reviews with a solutions-oriented approach.
* Demonstrated proficiency in authoring technical reports (e.g., Similarity & Analysis reports, Development Test reports) and creating detailed assembly instructions.
* Expert-level competency in Microsoft Word, Mathcad Prime (including worksheet conversion from Mathcad 15 to Prime), and other engineering analysis tools.
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, drive project alignment, and influence decision-making.
Take Your Career to New Heights
This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology. If you're ready to lead groundbreaking projects and make a lasting impact in the industry, apply today to Justin Thornhill on (phone number removed)