Employment type: Permanent
Employment basis: Full Time
Salary: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
Standard Hours: Flexible Working / 40 hours per week
Location: Southampton
Closing date: 27th January 2025
Britten-Norman is the producer of one of the most successful civil aircraft ever manufactured in the UK and is now the UK’s only independent civil aircraft manufacturer. We are also a leading aerospace SME, offering a market leading range of aviation related services internationally.
We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Mechanical Systems Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams within the Design Office to deliver comprehensive and coherent mechanical design solutions. This role involves design, validation, project management, and support activities, ensuring the highest standards of mechanical systems engineering.
Primary Tasks:
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams within the Design Office to produce mechanical design solutions and packages.
* Perform design calculations and simulations to validate mechanical systems and components.
* Plan and manage personal workload in alignment with project requirements.
* Report project progress to internal stakeholders.
* Manage and execute validation and verification activities within the scope of individual approval as defined in the Signatory Matrix.
* Liaise with equipment suppliers to address and resolve in-service problems.
* Provide mechanical systems engineering solutions to customer queries in collaboration with the Customer Service Department.
* Supply technical data to the Technical Publications Department for the creation of Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Lists, Service Bulletins, and Maintenance Schedules, and review these documents for technical accuracy.
* Analyse and decide on actions related to Design Query Forms (DQFs), Non-Conformance reports (NCRs), Production Permits, and Concessions pertaining to mechanical systems engineering.
* Work closely with Production Engineering and Production Departments to ensure seamless implementation of design requirements.
* Provide technical support to the Buying Department by preparing buying lists and approving alternative parts.
* Undertake special tasks as directed by the Technical Support Manager.
* Participate in relevant training to meet the role’s requirements.
* Perform any other duties consistent with the role’s tasks and responsibilities.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in the aerospace industry. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our mechanical systems.
Key Skills and Attributes:
* Strong understanding of aircraft mechanical systems i.e Fuel, Hydraulics, Flight Control, De-Icing system etc.
* Strong understanding of aircraft mechanical design and engineering principles.
* Proficiency in performing design calculations and simulations.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage personal workload and meet project deadlines.
* Effective communication skills to liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
* Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the aerospace industry.
* Experience with technical documentation and validation processes.
* Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
* Ability to work in small teams.
* Ability to communicate effectively and clearly to a wide range of people at all levels within the business.
* Ability to remain flexible to meet the wider demands of an expanding business.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Degree / HND / HNC in Aerospace, systems or related engineering subject.
* An Engineering apprenticeship in aircraft or similar allied industries CAD training qualification would be highly desirable.
Required Experience:
* Aircraft Mechanical Systems Engineering principles.
* Detailed understanding of Mechanical Systems integration.
* Experience in an aerospace design environment.
To apply for this role, please submit an application below. We aim to respond to all applications within 3 weeks. If you do not hear from us in this time, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
All roles within Britten-Norman are subject to Security Vetting, the company will progress this within a new starter’s probation period.
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