Mechanical Systems Engineer

Location: Filton, Bristol

Hourly Rate: £28.73ph PAYE/£38.00ph Umbrella

Working Requirements: Hybrid - a minimum of 3 days onsite per week

Contract Until: August 2024 (with the possibility of extension)

Guidant Global is delighted to be partnering with Airbus, a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, in their search for a Mechanical Systems Engineer.

This role is within the Mechanical Systems (Gears) team within Landing Gear Department at Airbus Filton. Typical activities will include performing root cause investigations, identifying and implementing solutions (such as modifications to equipment through Change process) and development and qualification of new systems (such as performing requirements validation and verification to higher level requirements).

Responsibilities

• Landing Gears mechanical systems activities to meet the necessary Safety, Time/Cost/Quality standards.
• Delivering in line with commitments, and reporting progress.
• Ensuring the robust adherence to system processes and leading the development of the system to meet the product needs.
• Proactively performing root cause investigations and identifying and implementing solutions (such as modifications to equipment through Change process)
• Development and qualification of new systems (such as performing requirements validation and verification to higher level requirements).
• Interfacing with the Systems Design Certification Specialist DCS and technical signatories to ensure compliance to certification requirements and methodology.
• Supporting adherence to budget and schedule for each activity, managing and mitigating risks/opportunities and communicating in a timely manner.

Skill Set

• Knowledge and experience related to the development of Mechanical Systems (including hydro-mechanical components and equipment) and applying systems engineering methodology (including requirements management).
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• A strong background in Engineering, systems, and equipment design.
• Ideally educated to degree level in Engineering or a related discipline.
• A proven track record of task management, delivering to Time, Cost and Quality.
• Experience in stakeholder management and leading project teams.
• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written English.
• Structural Analysis experience (static stress and/or fatigue) is desirable.

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.