Product Line Engineer

NEW PRODUCT LINE ENGINEER JOB BASED IN BEDFORD.

My client offers an exceptional opportunity to build a rewarding and dynamic career in the aviation technology sector. As a company they have a proud legacy of delivering cutting-edge aviation solutions. With a strong commitment to innovation, their mission is to shape the future of aviation through advanced, client-focused technologies.

 As a Product Line Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic development and management of aviation product lines. This position places you at the forefront of innovation, where you will drive the end-to-end product development process in alignment with the company’s long-term vision and goals.

Responsibilities as a Product Line Engineer in Bedford:

• Lead as the Project Engineer/Manager during development projects.
• Maintain and revise Electrical and Mechanical Drawings.
• Update the product Bill of Materials (BOM) and production line assembly.
• Review customer technical specifications for compliance.
• Oversee Engineering Activity Processes (EAP) for the product line.
• Drive continuous product improvement in collaboration with Product Support and Service teams.
• Manage the product Technical File and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Approve Sales Order Record Lines for engineering compliance.
• Investigate Product Demerit Claim (PDC) root causes and propose solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering team to identify and analyze potential product improvements or cost savings.

Requirements as a Product Line Engineer in Bedford:

• Minimum Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in a relevant Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering field.
• Experience in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and the ability to interpret and create basic 2D schematic wiring drawings.
• Computer literacy, with skills in Word Processing, Database, and Spreadsheet software (MS Office, etc.).
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as Baan, is a plus.
• Good knowledge of product standards related to Electrical products, including requirements for CE Marking.

If you are interested in the Product Line Engineer position based in Bedford, Bedfordshire please get in touch.