Description
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SENIOR ENGINEER
To provide specialist technical mechanical systems support, advice, management and leadership, and be responsible for the safe and effective conduct of specific test and evaluation tasks, of associated aircraft systems (primarily heavy aircraft type) and associated role equipment, meeting customer requirements, and in accordance with local work instructions and company policies and procedures.
Experience & Knowledge:
Knowledge and understanding of Aircraft Systems and general aircraft operation
Sound knowledge in the Mechanical Systems Specialist Technical area
Technical experience throughout the air vehicle life cycle
Ability to make sound Technical judgements in the Mechanical Systems specialist area
Ideally would have:
Knowledge and understanding of Military Aircraft Systems and general aircraft operation
Knowledge and previous experience with, depending on position employed for:
Heavy aircraft (eg C-130, A400, VC10)
Helicopters (eg Merlin, Chinook)
Combat Air (eg Typhoon, Tornado or similar)
A sound understanding of evaluation and test methodology
Customer interface experience in an Aerospace organisation
Supplier interface experience in an Aerospace organisation
Sound knowledge of Technical Governance
Accountability for authorising Specialist Technical input to aircraft safety
Skills & Competencies:
Minimum of an ONC or similar qualification in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Computer literate
Team Player offering guidance and help to others to help inform decisions
Good communication, influencing, interpersonal and people management skills, and demonstrates ability to engage with stakeholders across the wider business; the job holder must be able to communicate clearly and unambiguously with customers and staff and check understanding
Knowledge of Health & Safety, Environment and Quality policies and Procedures
Ideally would have:
HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Proven Technical Leadership to team/project members, and/or task Technical Manager
A sound understanding of company processes, Evalu8, RTS, etc.
A knowledge of risk assessment and risk management techniques
Capital International Staffing Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.