Overhaul Methods & Tooling Engineer – Technical Publications
12 months – Inside IR35 – 3 days on site (Bristol)
Duties and Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain, and amend technical publications and methods documentation for engine assembly and disassembly.
* Define and document processes for engine maintenance and overhaul activities.
* Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers (MEs) to translate technical instructions into clear, usable documentation.
* Interpret and incorporate design changes into existing methods and publications.
* Ensure compliance with engineering standards and documentation protocols.
* Manage and prioritize updates across a portfolio of ~250 publications spanning multiple engine profiles.
* Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between design, development, and maintenance documentation.
* Support knowledge transfer and mentoring within the team, especially around EJ200 and Adour engine documentation
Key Skills
Essential Criteria:
* Proven experience in technical publications or methods engineering within an aerospace or engineering environment.
* Strong understanding of engine assembly/disassembly processes.
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and design changes.
* Experience working with Mechanical Engineers to develop or refine technical instructions.
* Strong organizational skills to manage a large volume of documentation.
Desirable Criteria:
* Hands-on mechanical experience (e.g., ex-RAF mechanic or similar background).
* Experience in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environments.
* Familiarity with EJ200 and Adour engine platforms.
* Background in control systems or development engineering, with an understanding of requirements capture and documentation.
* Experience using technical publication tools and standards (e.g., S1000D, SGML/XML-based systems).
* Prior experience managing or contributing to large-scale documentation projects