Job Description

Our client, a leading organisation within the UK defence and aerospace sector, is looking to recruit a Product Review Engineer to support a major military aircraft programme based in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical or Avionics/Electrical Engineer to work at the forefront of aircraft production, providing engineering solutions that directly influence build quality, airworthiness and programme delivery.

This is a hands-on engineering role that extends well beyond the office. You'll spend time working closely with production teams on the factory floor and in the hangar, investigating technical issues, resolving non-conformances and ensuring aircraft are delivered safely and efficiently.

The Role

As a Product Review Engineer, you'll be responsible for assessing manufacturing and production issues, carrying out root cause investigations, and developing engineering dispositions for non-conformances. Acting as the key link between design engineering and production, you'll ensure engineering solutions maintain design integrity, regulatory compliance and continued airworthiness.

Successful candidates will receive platform-specific training and work towards engineering authorisation for the aircraft programme.

Key Responsibilities

Investigate manufacturing and production issues affecting aircraft build and assembly.

Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and develop engineering dispositions for non-conformances (NCRs).

Produce repair solutions and technical instructions to resolve production issues while maintaining airworthiness and design intent.

Support the resolution of engineering queries from the production team, providing practical, timely solutions.

Identify and escalate deviations that could affect product safety, compliance or design integrity.

Liaise with Design Engineering to resolve complex technical and airworthiness issues.

Develop engineering solutions covering aircraft structures, mechanical systems, electrical and avionic systems, interiors and functional testing.

Interpret engineering drawings, technical publications, schematics and supplier data to support engineering decisions.

Design interim repairs and support structural assessments where required.

Contribute to product and manufacturing process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency and production performance.

Represent the engineering function within the production environment, working closely with manufacturing teams, suppliers and programme stakeholders.

Ensure engineering activities are completed in accordance with regulatory, customer and programme requirements.

About You

We're looking for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and working collaboratively within a fast-paced aerospace production environment.

You'll ideally have:

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.

Strong understanding of aircraft systems.

Experience in Product Review Engineering, Production Engineering or as an experienced Part 21 Engineer.

Knowledge of aircraft maintenance, production or modification environments.

Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis and developing engineering solutions to manufacturing issues.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical documentation and aircraft maintenance data.

Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with engineering teams, production personnel and senior stakeholders.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple engineering tasks.

Good Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Word.

A meticulous approach to engineering quality, compliance and safety.

Desirable Experience

Aircraft maintenance or operational experience.

Experience supporting major repairs or structural modifications.

Previous experience within aircraft fleet maintenance or production programmes.

Ability to plan engineering activities and monitor performance using meaningful project metrics.

Current UK Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain the required clearance.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on one of the UK's flagship defence aerospace programmes.

A varied, hands-on engineering role combining office, production and hangar-based activities.

Work alongside highly experienced aerospace engineers on complex military aircraft.Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain the appropriate UK security clearance.

If you're an experienced aerospace engineer looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact on aircraft production, airworthiness and engineering excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion