Description
Mechanical Design Engineer-Repair Schemes and RFDMKey responsibilities of this role are as follows:
* Responsible for mechanical Design analysis of a variety of engineering components in order to meet the programme requirements specifically in the context of the following on the Landing Gear Systems-
o Repair Schemes
o RFDM
o Repair Concessions
* Cost and weight targets must be managed and met on the designs.
* Design engineers will be expected to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers.
* He will take part in various justification review meetings
* Ensure the repair recommendation is suitable from a fit form & function perspective
* Recommend additional approvals where required.
* The selection and application of materials and processes appropriate to each design element
* Follow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines as laid out in BMS documentation
* To check engineering packages
* Generate and/or revise specifications
* From time to time, Design engineers must be prepared to undertake other tasks as requested by their immediate supervisors.
The key skills of the role are as follows;
* Sufficient engineering capability and experience to create effective engineered solutions
* Competent user of the incumbent data management systems.
* Ability work in a disciplined & organised manner.
* IT Literacy.
* A working knowledge of the various methods of manufacture to be employed such as:
1. Machining
2. Casting
3. Vacuum forming
4. Injection moulding
5. Composite materials
6. Trim and finish
7. An understanding of the selection of appropriate hardware (fasteners etc)
* A good understanding of the manufacturing capabilities and limitations of MU
* A good understanding of the methods of assembly employed by Operations
* An understanding of the effective application of tolerances and G D & T
* An understanding of material selection.
* An understanding of protective treatments.
* An understanding of aircraft design and airframe components with a working knowledge of Boeing, Airbus requirements. Knowledge of Landing Gear systems will be an added advantage.
* Familiarity with company procedures and best practices
* Awareness of the certification framework within which the work is undertaken
* A good working knowledge of the companies change control process
* A good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
* Familiarity to Various PDS standards.
Personal Attributes required for the job are as follows:
*The candidate must be a UK National.
. Engineering degree or ONC/HNC in design related field
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* Good team working skills
* the ability to work with a low level of supervision and intervention
* Good working ethic