Aftermarket Services Engineer

Company: Quest Global Services
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Location: Derby
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will contribute to aero-engine overhaul and related maintenance activities, supporting the development, review, and improvement of overhaul methods and work instructions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards while delivering clear technical reports and recommendations. The position offers opportunities to lead investigations as you gain experience in a growing aero-engine aftermarket domain, driving quality, cost and cycle-time improvements. This role suits engineers who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to high-stakes engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and maintenance of aero-engine overhaul, inspection, repair and maintenance methods
  • Review engineering documentation, technical manuals, drawings, specifications and repair instructions to determine applicable overhaul requirements
  • Develop, review and update maintenance, repair and overhaul work instructions
  • Support technical investigations related to component damage, repairability and manufacturing/overhaul processes
  • Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, dimensional requirements and material/process standards
  • Carry out basic engineering calculations, technical assessments and data analysis where required
  • Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, turnaround time and process efficiency within aftermarket operations
  • Support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
  • Ensure engineering outputs comply with relevant aerospace quality, airworthiness, and safety standards
  • Prepare clear technical reports, engineering justifications and recommendations
  • Participate in engineering reviews and communicate technical findings to internal stakeholders and, where appropriate, customers or suppliers

Key requirements

  • Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
  • 0–2 years’ relevant engineering experience (Graduate/Trainee Engineer)
  • Strong engineering fundamentals and willingness to learn the aero-engine aftermarket domain
  • 2–5 years’ relevant aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing or MRO experience (Engineer)
  • Ability to independently complete defined engineering investigations relevant to overhaul methods
  • 5+ years’ relevant experience (Senior Engineer)
  • Proven experience in aero-engine overhaul, repair engineering, manufacturing methods or aftermarket engineering
  • Ability to lead technical investigations, provide engineering recommendations and support less-experienced engineers
  • Aero-engine overhaul, repair engineering
  • Interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications
  • Engineering calculations and data analysis
  • Root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
  • Compliance with aerospace quality, airworthiness and safety standards

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Posted: October 10th, 2026