Mechanical Engineer

Join Our Latest Project – Contract Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

We’re supporting a leading aerospace programme and are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a flight-critical component requalification project.

This is a highly detail-focused role, ideal for engineers with a strong background in compliance, validation, and engineering documentation, who are comfortable working independently and taking full ownership of their deliverables.

Location: Birmingham (hybrid)

Duration: 12–18 months

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct deep-dive reviews of engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, supplier data packs)
• Assess and validate First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risks in technical data and resolve them methodically
• Analyse drawing revisions and assess their impact on performance, compliance, and reliability
• Ensure all documentation aligns with flight safety and regulatory requirements
• Support requalification activities, including change management and traceability
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure documentation integrity
• Maintain a clear and auditable record of findings and decisions

Required Experience

• 15+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering (ideally aerospace or highly regulated industries)
• Strong experience with flight-critical or safety-critical components
• Proven expertise in:
• FAI (First Article Inspection)
• Engineering documentation & configuration control
• Change management and revision analysis
• Experience working with suppliers and validating technical data packs
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, compliance, and quality processes

If you think you are suitable, please apply below!

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CMC provide expert engineering solutions on an international capacity for advanced engineering projects. Established in 2016, we set out our mission to be the best service-driven consulting business in global STEM markets, and after rapid growth in just a few years, we’re already delivering true expertise to major technology brands and leading companies around the world.

As we expand our reach and take on new projects, we have assignments available for experienced engineering professionals to join our consultancy and deliver the expert solutions and high level of service we’re known for across multiple ventures.

By partnering with CMC you get the chance to work with some of the world’s leading technology specialists. From our global offices we support you with each new project, providing a complete scope of work definition ahead of any engagement so you know exactly what’s required by the assignment before you land on-site. As projects are completed, we continue to support you by securing your next opportunity from our global network of leading technology companies.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of experience, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any experience for this role.