Job Title: Weights/Mass Properties Engineer
We are seeking a skilled Weights/Mass Properties Engineer to join our team at one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies.
The role will be based just outside of Preston and offers the opportunity for hybrid working (3 days per week on site) and flexible working hours. Individual circumstances can be discussed.
The successful candidate will work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
Main Responsibilities:
* Mass properties management of all new design and changes, including analysing production drawings, change authorities, Catia models, 2-D drawings, etc.
* Mass property modelling of all design activities.
* Mass properties management of full aircrafts supporting our final assembly activities.
* Management of safety critical Upload Mass properties data for all in-service fleets that we support.
* Management of aircraft mass properties for all assets that support our flight testing activities.
* Aircraft and stores weighing activities.
* Development of the mass properties toolsets.
Benefits:
* Enhanced Pension scheme - up to 14% combined.
* Flexible working pattern including working from home/flexible start and finish times.
* 25 holiday days plus bank holidays - 26 days after 5 years' service/27 days after 10 years' service.
* Shared Incentive Plan.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Life Assurance (you and your spouse/partner) - 6 x salary.
* Ill Health Income Protection/Private Medical Insurance - 50% of salary.
About You:
* Understanding of data/data management and having strong numeracy skills.
* Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of managing a mass properties system.
* Intermediate Excel proficiency – eg macros, pivot tables, visual basic etc.
* Ability to work in a team environment, able to communicate on all levels effectively.
You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years.
About Aeropeople:
Aeropeople is a specialist recruitment agency with expertise in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive and defence industries.
We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy.
Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.