MECHANICAL COMPLIANCE ENGINEER

Job Description MECHANICAL COMPLIANCE ENGINEER

About Us

Component Process and Repair Limited (CPR) is an Aerospace Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Organization that utilises it experience, specialised processes and technical capability to overhaul, repair, or process components for the aerospace industry, industrial gas turbine industry and commercial engineering.

The Company has successfully provided this service since 1992 and is owned by CENTRAX Limited located in Newton Abbot, Devon. The Company is now seeking to expand its Quality team with a competent Mechanical Compliance Engineer who will have responsibility for verifying repaired, assembled mechanical components, and sub-assemblies strictly conform to engineering drawings, technical specifications, statutory and aerospace standards.

A defining element of this role is to act as the approved delegated authority for company Certificates of Conformity’s including Aerospace release certification. Key Responsibilities Product Certification & Release: Authorise and sign off on completed mechanical products in accordance with internal quality management systems, regulatory standards, customer or aerospace requirements.

Dimensional & Visual Inspection: Inspect parts, housings, weldments, and finished assemblies using precision measuring equipment. Drawing & Spec Interpretation: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and technical standards.

Manufacturing Data Pack (MDP) Review: Compile, verify, and archive comprehensive quality records, history sheets, and Certificate of Conformity documentation. Non-Conformance & Defect Control: Identify, tag, and segregate non-conforming or defective parts, initiate root cause analysis (RCA), and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Operator & Process Monitoring: Oversee or audit production/assembly operators responsible for intermediate checks and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with Engineers to resolve technical queries, rework paths, or concession requests.

Required Qualifications & Skills Education & Apprenticeship: Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC, or a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline. Experience: Proven experience in a mechanical inspection or quality assurance environment within precision engineering, aerospace, or defence environment.

Technical Knowledge: Strong command of engineering measurement techniques, calibration, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods (such as Penetrant Inspection). Release Authority: Prior formal stamp, delegation, or sign-off authority for product release is desirable.

Quality Frameworks: Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO9010, CAA Part-145 or similar quality management systems and root-cause analysis tools. Why Join Us?

What We Offer

Permanent, full-time employment Four (4) Day working week Mon-Thurs (37.5 hours) Career progression opportunities Supportive team environment Stable employment within a growing company with ambitious expansion plans and major new contract opportunities 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays Company uniform Top up private health scheme Company contributory pension Death in service coverage No recruitment agencies, please Reference: AGS718 Vacancy: Mechanical Compliance Engineer Location: Bognor Regis Salary: £38K circa Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Component Process & Repair Limited

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