Product Engineer - Operations Support (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Tewkesbury, United Kingdom; the role is identified as Remote in the location details but the work schedule is Onsite in Tewkesbury, GBR. Travel within the UK may be required.

Company

hirify.global operates in the aerospace sector and develops and manufactures high-performance aircraft systems, including Electro Hydraulic Servo Valve products.

What you will do

• Support Electro Hydraulic Servo Valve assembly and test processes across multiple product variants to meet production delivery requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase cost, quality, yield, and delivery performance.
• Analyze build and performance data to support process optimization and engineering decisions.
• Develop and improve manufacturing and test processes while reducing product failure risk.
• Collaborate with sustainment test equipment teams to diagnose and resolve software, electronics, hydraulic, and product-related testing issues.
• Investigate production issues, implement rapid containment, and drive long-term corrective actions with technicians, production leads, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• For Associate Engineer level, relevant mechanical or process engineering experience with knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic principles.
• For Engineer level, a minimum of two years of relevant mechanical or process engineering experience with strong knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic principles.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience creating or maintaining Assembly Instructions and Production Worksheets, including proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously, remain proactive, and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with technicians, production teams, and engineering stakeholders.
• Ability to travel within the UK as required.

Nice to have

• Experience in a precision manufacturing, product development, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering environment.
• Awareness of test rig development and operation.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities supporting career progression.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Private medical insurance, mental health support, and financial wellbeing resources.
• Competitive pension and life assurance programs.
• Employee share options, onsite parking, and additional employee benefits.