Technical Engineer – Aerospace Manufacturing

About the role

Beagle Aircraft, a leading aerospace component manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Technical Engineer to join its Engineering team in Christchurch. You will support manufacturing operations by creating technical documentation, defining processes, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications and aerospace quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and engineering drawings to define manufacturing and technical requirements.
• Produce and maintain Local Control Documents (LCDs), Process Control Documents (PCDs) and other manufacturing documentation.
• Develop inspection plans and technical documentation to support production and product verification.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and NADCAP approvals.
• Provide technical support across Engineering, Manufacturing, Inspection and Quality departments.
• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes, documentation and technical standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Technical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer in aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes such as sheet metal, metallic assemblies, welding, machining, composites and surface treatments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and customer specifications.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and approvals, including NADCAP.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.

Required skills

• Sheet metal manufacturing
• Metallic assemblies
• Welding processes
• Machining
• Composite fabrication
• Surface treatment techniques
• CAD model interpretation
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• NADCAP compliance
• Aerospace quality standards

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits and Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme and birthday leave
• Long service awards
• Free onsite parking, tea & coffee
• Career development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive working environment