Capability Development Engineer at FARO INSIGHT

Department: Engineering

Location: Thanet, England
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 4, 2026

Summary from listing

AEM Limited is hiring a Capability Development Engineer in Ramsgate to expand aircraft component repair and overhaul capabilities through new product development, reverse engineering, tooling design, and continuous improvement. The role supports production, NPI, engineering documentation, technical support, root-cause investigations, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence in a highly regulated aerospace MRO environment. Candidates need aerospace or aviation engineering experience, mechanical and electrical component knowledge, CAD and FEA skills, project management ability, and willingness to use AI tools responsibly.

Required Skills

Reverse engineering
Tooling design
FMEA
FEA
CAD
Root cause analysis
Project management
AI tools

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Engineering experience in aerospace, aviation, MRO, or a similarly regulated industry
Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical aircraft components and assemblies
Root cause analysis and failure investigation experience
Experience designing tooling, fixtures, test equipment, or test rigs
Experience using FEA engineering analysis tools
Preferred Qualifications: Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience in aircraft component repair and overhaul environments
Knowledge of aerospace regulatory and quality standards
Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
Fusion 360 proficiency
Translation Company Name: Ametek, Inc.