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5 months ago
Job Designation
This is a great opportunity for a Principle Design Engineer to travel to our plant in Troy US for 6 months to gain knowledge and return to the UK to implement the knowledge they have learnt into the plant
* To design and develop Aircraft Engine Air/Oil System, Thermal Management components with associated components & systems in accordance with company, customer and regulatory requirements
* Carry out primary design & performance calculations and evaluations to produce models and design drawings / specifications
* Define basic testing parameters which should include preparation of design scheme 3D models and drawings for tender and detailed manufacturing drawings for production utilising the company CAD packages
* Support operations with product design & manufacturing issues, and generating and delivering solutions to drive non-conformance, cost and complexity out of the business
* Accountable for the delivery of engineering technical solutions to budget and schedule
* Be the authority to sign on behalf of the company concessions and airworthiness documentation etc
* Ensuring adoption of the very best engineering practices to deliver programmes to meet customer requirements to plan
Responsible For:
* Mentoring, coaching and training of junior Design office staff expected
Job Core Responsibilities
* Provides extended expertise in the design, development and testing of mechanical components
* Participates in engineering activities to define product requirements, create designs, perform simulation testing and validation of final hardware components
* Performs mechanical component development and integration, while using Computer-Aided-Design concepts
* Works as part of the Mechanical Engineering Team to meet high level of engineering standards per design specifications
* Uses existing procedures to solve a range of problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments
* Solves a variety of mechanical engineering issues and improves existing designs
* Performs value analysis during the product design phase while optimizing product development costs
* Other responsibilities as assigned
* Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
* Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary
Job Specifications
* Previous experience leading an engineering team in a matrix organization, including an operations and new product introduction environment
* Customer facing experience (commercial savvy)
* Experience of monitoring, and delivering against a technical project plan
* Proven engineering capability and experience to create effective engineered solutions
* A comprehensive working knowledge of manufacturing systems, assembly & test
* Configuration and change management
* B/MEng Degree qualified, [Principle] chartered engineer (eg; IMechE)
* 3D CAD & Drafting experience
* Analysis software skills (easy 5 / Matlab) desired
* Materials and coatings knowledge (aerospace metals)
* Team play, lateral thinking and problem solving skills are essential (demonstrable RCCA skills)
* Technically Articulate – effective communicator (verbal & written) with a good knowledge of Word and Excel are essential
* High work ethic & desire to learn and [Principle] impart learning within the team
* Proven ability to interact at all levels with Internal and external functions; suppliers & customers
* Commercial Savvy
* Strong Organisational skills & proactive in driving solutions
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* The following would be an advantage, but are not essential:
* Previous experience of managing remote teams / design engineering offload (India)
* Aerospace/Industrial fluid systems
* Awareness of the certification framework within which the work is undertaken
Other
* <5% overseas travel anticipated
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