Design and Development Assurance Engineer

Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Senior Design Assurance Engineer with experience of Design Assurance activities leading to Aircraft Certification for an aircraft modification program of works being delivered by Expleo on behalf of our client

Responsibilities

Updating plans and process framework to address comments from certification authorities and ensure compliance with ARP4754A, CMS-DASA-002 and PCRI DA.
Creation of templates, checklists and other materials used in the Development Assurance (DA) process.
Creation, development and implementation of the Modification Impact Analysis process (ARP4754B Section 6), including detailed procedures, checklists, and templates.
Regression analysis as part of the verification strategy.
Strategy for reuse or modification of systems and equipment from other certified aircraft types.
Evaluation of supplier activities.
Integration of E(TSO) articles into the aircraft systems.
Consideration of highly complex and integrated systems, with a focus on integration aspects.
Providing training and support the implementation of Development Assurance (DA) processes within the company.
Supporting PDT teams in adhering to the defined processes, offering clarification and guidance in day-to-day activities
Supporting to CVE Panel 10 activities, including preparation for EASA P10 Meetings, Document Reviews, Pre- DAA#1, 2, 3,4 audits at aircraft, system and equipment level

Qualifications

Degree or HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Applications are also welcomed from individuals with significant demonstrable experience who don't hold formal qualifications

Essential skills

Pro-active engineers with a theoretical and practical engineering background.
Have a proven track record of successful design assurance and verification activities within the aerospace industry.
Engineering expertise across the engineering lifecycle V-Model or equivalent from initial concepts, requirements, design, implementation, integration, verification,
Work collaboratively with the product and functional specialisms to deliver a cohesive solution for the client

Desired skills

Innovation and Problem Solving - to be able to analyse situations and identify solutions to problems or opportunities for improvement.
Two Way Communication - to be highly competent at both written and verbal communication
Drive and Commitment - to work persistently to overcome obstacles and deliver results
Customer Focus - to recognise customer needs and react accordingly
Teamwork - able to participate as an effective team member
Tech doc creation/proof reading experience
Familiarity with standard office software packages

Experience

DOA experience
Airworthiness experience of CAA requirements for some (or all) of the following ATA chapters, 27,28, 29, 36, 53, 54, 57, 60 ,61, 71 and 72
EASA Panel 10 Verification activities

Benefits

Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
Competitive company benefits
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive