Lead Repair Development Engineer - Joining Technology

About the role

This is a senior individual-contributor and team-leadership position within a specialist engineering function focused on repair development for joining technologies. You will drive the end-to-end development, validation and continuous improvement of repair schemes for welded, brazed and mechanically joined components, working closely with design, quality and operations teams so that repair solutions meet rigorous technical and airworthiness standards while supporting workshop efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the conception, development and qualification of new repair processes for welded, brazed and other joined components
• Define repair schemes, including process parameters, tooling requirements and acceptance criteria, with full traceability and documentation
• Plan and run engineering trials, analyse results and report to internal and external stakeholders
• Review and approve engineering documentation such as repair process instructions, work orders and non-conformance reports
• Act as subject-matter expert for joining technology, guiding and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers
• Work with suppliers and external repair stations to assess capability and qualify new repair sources
• Interface with regulatory and customer technical representatives during audits, design reviews and approvals
• Monitor emerging joining technologies and recommend their adoption
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective action on joining and repair non-conformances
• Help plan and prioritise the repair development roadmap

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science or a closely related field; a postgraduate qualification is advantageous
• Substantial experience in repair development, process engineering or manufacturing engineering with a focus on joining technologies (welding, brazing, diffusion bonding)
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor colleagues
• Solid understanding of metallurgy and material behaviour under joining and thermal processes
• Familiarity with quality management systems and regulatory approval frameworks
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical documentation to a high standard
• Effective communicator and analytical problem solver with structured root-cause methodology
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; supplier and regulator experience is an advantage