Assistant Principal Design Engineer (H/F)
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy.
As an Assistant Principal Design Engineer, you will be required to propose and agree Landing Gear Design conceptual studies, propose efficient solutions to design problems to achieve business objectives. Ensure technical quality of Work package activities, act as a Design Technical focal and mentor, represent SLS at customer meetings, check and approve technical deliverables and support the creation, progression and usage of new design methods & tools.
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You should be knowledgeable in your field, both internally and externally, with good engineering analysis skills and understanding of Safran Landing Gear design methods. You must be able to understand the formal and informal structures of the organisation, including your own area, SLS and partner organisations. You need to be able to operate with limited supervision in a complex environment.
- Minimum of HNC/HND level, but ideally BSc/MSc, in an engineering discipline
- Experience of working with recognised design software tools, preferably CATIA
- Ability to propose efficient pragmatic solutions to engineering problems
- Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, preferably related to the aerospace industry
- Fully conversant with traditional and computerised design methods
- Previous aerospace experience
- GD&T experience is desirable
- Good knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes
- Strong communication skills
- Building & Maintaining relationships
- Business Awareness
- Leadership
- Influencing/Networking
- Coaching
- Personal Drive
- Team Working
What we will give you?
- Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)
- 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
- Annual bonus & Share scheme options
- Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)
- Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
- Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
- Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
- STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
- Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs
What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.
Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.
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