Ernest Gordon Recruitment
R&D Engineer (Aviation)

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R&D Engineer (Aviation)
£40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus Scheme + Progression + Training + Weekdays Only
Saffron Walden
Are you an experienced R&D engineer with a background in aviation looking to join a growing company, specialising in aircraft component repair, with excellent opportunities for progression and training?
The company have been established since 2016 and are currently expanding, including opening a new facility in Essex at the end of this year. They will look to offer brilliant training to enable employees to thrive and grow alongside them.
Day-to-day you will be researching CMMs, documenting technical information from manuals and working with the team on developing new repair processes and tooling solutions.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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The Role
- Interpreting and improving CMMs
- Designing new repair processes and tooling solutions
- Managing capability development projects and providing guidance to production teams
The Person
- Degree in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Background in aviation or aerospace
- Experience as an R&D Engineer
- Experience with CMMs
If this job sounds like you please don't hesitate to apply below or call in to find out more!
Job reference: BBBH27515
Key words: Aviation, Aerospace, Repairs, R&D, Engineer, Tooling, Essex, Saffron Walden, Component Repair, Technical, Progression, Bonus Scheme, Training


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