Paul Sharrock
About Paul Sharrock
Paul Sharrock is a Senior Stress Engineer at QuEST Global in Derby, England, with over 20 years of experience in Rolls-Royce Large Civil Engines and a background in aeronautical engineering from Imperial College London.
Current Role at QuEST Global
Paul Sharrock is currently a Senior Stress Engineer at QuEST Global, based in Derby, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for generating Validation Strategies for major sub-assemblies to comply with CS-E 650 and Engineering Critical Parts Plans. He supports the development of Direct Laser Deposition (DLD) Material Addition for the repair of compressor blisks. Additionally, Paul investigates high-profile Safety Alert Reports (SARs) and Red Tops, and also serves as a delegated Stress approval signatory for Technical Variances (TVs) and Concessions for Core Compressor components in the Rolls-Royce Trent and Legacy fleet.
Education and Expertise
Paul Sharrock studied Aeronautical Engineering at Imperial College London, where he achieved a B.Sc. (Hons.) Eng., A.C.G.I., from 1973 to 1977. During his 4-year degree program, he gained foundational knowledge that paved the way for a successful career in the aerospace industry. His deep understanding of aeronautical engineering principles has been instrumental in his roles at QuEST Global and previously with other organizations.
Experience with Rolls-Royce Large Civil Engines
With over 20 years of experience working with Rolls-Royce Large Civil Engines, Paul Sharrock has focused primarily on Core Compressors. His responsibilities included generating Blade Tip Timing (BTT) Probe positioning and theoretical calibrations for Vibration Surveys on Core Compressors for various Rolls-Royce products. His extensive experience has contributed significantly to the performance and safety of large civil aircraft engines.
Previous Experience and Roles
Before his tenure at QuEST Global, Paul Sharrock amassed 20 years of worldwide experience analyzing airframes, engine installations, and mechanical flight controls across fixed-wing, helicopter, and space vehicles. He has led engineering teams and served as Chief Stress Engineer for two separate companies. Furthermore, he was a CAA approved Design Signatory in a prior role, ensuring compliance with aviation standards.