Principle Engineer

Principle Engineer for an Aerospace and Defence company. Design engineering management role a well established manufacturing company.

Client Details

Our client is a well established manufacturing company in the defence and aerospace sector.

Description

� Provide top-tier design engineering expertise within contract terms or service level agreements, including planning, coordinating, and supervising major contracts.

� Identify and implement improvements to existing product designs, develop and deliver product roadmap changes, and new product developments within the NPD and change management process.

� Manage the knowledge management system, contributing to its development and ensuring effective knowledge sharing.

� Address emerging design, quality, safety, and operational issues, identifying causes, barriers, stakeholders, and related issues.

� Develop procedures and interpret regulatory requirements to ensure product compliance and best practice, monitoring the commercial success of product developments.

� Analyse the feasibility of proposed complex products and services, making recommendations for development, replacement, or retirement.

� Oversee a portfolio of change projects, reporting progress to senior colleagues.

� Recommend improvements to policies, processes, standards, and practices.

� Evaluate and identify solutions that best meet business and customer needs.

� Engage in continuous professional development, maintaining a deep understanding of technology, regulations, and industry best practices.

Profile

Essential Criteria:

� Extensive mechanical engineering experience within the aerospace industry.

� Experience with system-level integration, finite element analysis, and strong mechanical skills.

� Background and knowledge in materials science.

� People management/ supervisory experience.

� BSc/MSc in Engineering, preferably mechanical or aerospace engineering.

Desirable:

� Chartered Engineer status - not essential

� Experience in product safety

Job Offer

�50,000 to �55,000 plus benefits