Senior Product Engineer (Hydraulic Systems)

TL;DR

Senior Product Engineer (Hydraulic Systems): Resolving complex aerospace hydraulic and mechanical assembly and test issues across the full lifecycle, with an accent on production support, non-conformance investigations, and leading product and process changes. Focus on building and approving assembly/test standards, specifying test equipment, and providing technical direction from production floor problems through to design and process improvement.

Location: Tewkesbury, GBR (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global develops high-performance systems and components for demanding engineering applications.

What you will do

• Act as the technical focal point for complex production, assembly, and test issues.
• Analyze production data to drive efficiency, cost, yield, and quality improvements.
• Lead investigations into production issues, ensuring rapid containment and preventing recurrence.
• Create and approve assembly and test standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Lead product and process changes to improve system performance and customer outcomes.
• Support non-conformance, PRB, and MRB activities across UK and international sites, including supplier/customer liaison.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Significant relevant engineering experience with strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge.
• Proven experience in assembly and test process development and production support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using recognized engineering tools and techniques.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, process flow diagrams, and MSA.
• Confident communicator able to provide technical direction and influence across teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance, mental health support, and financial advice.
• Life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%).
• Employee share options and EV charging.