Design Development Engineer
Job type:Perm
Country:United Kingdom
Salary/Rate:£50 000
Specialism:Mechanical
Job ref:NBSNCHE001
Post Date:16. 10. 2024
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About the Role
About the Client:
Our client is a leading global innovator in the defence and aerospace sector, renowned for their cutting-edge technologies and commitment to sustainability. They focus on groundbreaking projects that enhance global security, contribute to environmentally friendly solutions, and foster career advancement in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. This respected organisation values professional growth and offers opportunities to significantly impact the industry and the world.
Position Overview:
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our client's rapidly expanding team as a Design Development Engineer within the Fluidic Controls product line. You will play a critical role in serving our international customer base by designing, developing, and industrializing fluidic control solutions for various space-based propulsion applications. As part of our commitment to your growth, you'll have the chance to shape this role and develop skills to advance your career within our business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing fluid system components, including electro-mechanical valves and mechanisms.
- Full participation in customer programs as a designated development engineer.
- Creating assembly and test procedures for development and qualification hardware.
- Generating technical documentation adhering to company and customer Quality standards.
- Providing input in engineering design in compliance with Quality standards AS9100 and ISO9001.
- Generating design and compliance documents using CAD, finite element, and/or data acquisition packages.
- Supporting the company's commitment to safe working practices, both on-site and in design principles.
- Assisting with related engineering activities, such as propulsion systems and chemical rocket engine developments.
Qualifications:
- A Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering degree (minimum 2:1).
- At least 2 years' post-qualification experience in the space industry.
- Proficiency in CAD (PTC Creo preferred) for 3D modeling.
- Experience in structural analysis using FE software for static and dynamic analysis.
- Knowledge of test rig design, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
- Effective stakeholder management skills.
- Strong IT proficiency (Microsoft suite).
- Familiarity with aerospace product design, manufacture, and testing.
- Understanding of valve, mechanism, or propulsion designs.
- Experience with documentation management and control.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.
- Ability to set and achieve objectives within deadlines and budgets.
- Knowledge of clean room practices and equipment.
- Strong understanding of safe working practices, including high-pressure gas systems.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed.
What the Client Offers:
- Competitive market salary with bonus potential and a matched 5% pension contribution.
- Life Assurance cover with defined death-in-service benefit.
- Enhanced sick pay and provision for long-term ill-health and free on-site parking.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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