Process Control Authority Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Derby, United Kingdom; Midlands region. Flexible working may be available depending on the role. The position may require Security Clearance and completion of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Company

hirify.global is a global engineering and technology consultancy delivering engineering solutions across aerospace, defence, automotive, energy, rail, IT, and other industries.

What you will do

• Govern the application of approved engineering procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• Review engineering deliverables for compliance with customer requirements, internal processes, and quality expectations.
• Verify completion and recording of required checks, reviews, approvals, and supporting evidence.
• Support delegated authority, signatory governance, audits, customer reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Identify process risks, compliance gaps, and non-conformances, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Coach engineering teams and promote standardisation, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycles, governance frameworks, and controlled processes.
• Experience in quality assurance, process compliance, or technical assurance.
• Knowledge of configuration management, document control, and evidence management.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, and quality management activities.
• Ability to manage risks, issues, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience; Security Clearance may be required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of aerospace standards such as SABRe, AS13100, or airworthiness requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Experience influencing and constructively challenging stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and exceptional attention to detail.

Culture & Benefits

• Personalised career development, mentoring, and ongoing learning.
• Exposure to diverse engineering projects and industries.
• Private medical insurance, life insurance, and pension scheme.
• Cycle and technology scheme and employee assistance programme.
• Social events, regular gatherings, and team-building activities.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.