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Mechanical Systems Engineer

Britten Norman
Southampton
1 week ago
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Mechanical Systems Engineer

Department: Design

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Southampton


Description

  • Employment type: Permanent
  • Employment basis: Full Time
  • Salary: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
  • Standard Hours: Flexible Working / 40 hours per week

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.


Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Design Engineering:
  • Develop mechanical system schemes for aircraft modifications.
  • Create design documentation e.g Modification embodiment Instructions, instruction for continued airworthiness and any associated documentation.
  • Create design support verification documentation for a modification e.g Test Plans, Design Office Instructions (DOI), and Design Specifications
  • Ensure all mechanical system documentation is technically accurate, self-checked, and verified for completeness.
  • Identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, and non-conformities in design documentation.
  • Ensure all mechanical system documentation complies with the relevant airworthiness requirements
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to mechanical design.
  • Perform design calculations and simulations to validate mechanical systems and components.
  • Analyze and determine corrective actions for Design Query Forms (DQFs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Production Permits, and Concessions related to mechanical design.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure designs align with program objectives and manufacturing feasibility.
  • 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.
  • Provide practical design solutions to technical problems with minimal supervision
General:
  • Providing guidance and support to Associate Engineers and Graduate Engineers
  • Assist in training and mentoring new engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth
  • Liaison with all other technical disciplines within the Design Office to produce coherent and comprehensive design solutions and packages
  • Liaison with all other departments e.g production and installation engineers in matters relating to projects to ensure smooth implementation of design requirements
  • Communicate effectively with all members of your team and the business alike, identify early potential risks, seek clarification of you are unsure and provide feedback on all aspects of the business to your line manager.
  • Assist Head of Technical Project to deliver projects to time and cost for all aspects of the project.
  • Undertake and successfully pass appropriate training applicable to your role as communicated to you from time to time and proactively identify training opportunities for your own advancement and self-improvement.
  • Proactively comply with and advocate company Health and Safety policies and procedures
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Degree or HND/HNC or OND/ONC in aerospace engineering, or extensive years related industrial experience (this should be evidenced by the employment history on the applicant/job holder CV).
  • Aircraft Mechanical Systems Engineering
  • Knowledge of Mechanical System Integration on GA Aircraft
  • Knowledge of the functionality of Mechanical systems
  • Have a clear understanding of aircraft system design.
  • IT competent (i.e., Microsoft applications Word, Excel, and Visio etc. A working knowledge of CAA PT21J Design Approval


Benefits

  • 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays)
  • Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
  • Private healthcare scheme
  • Flu vaccination
  • Dental and optical cover
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses)
  • Health screening and therapies
  • Digital GP
  • Referral bonus


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