Lead Design Engineer

Omega Resource Group
Dursley
2 weeks ago
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Lead Design EngineerCam, Dursley£42K - £52K (DOE)PermanentWorking with a niche engineering company who specialise within legacy and classic vehicle and aircraft restoration.You will be working on a variety of legacy aerospace projects of a multidisciplinary nature for Aero - Structures, Aero-Engines & Systems, from the golden age of flight and into the Second World War. As such, you will be directly responsible for the continued flight capability of the UK’s last remaining warbird fleet.Key Responsibilities – Design EngineerProject Leading in our busy CAA Approved Design Organisation.Developing complete approved Design solutions.Compliance Verification of Design artefactsCAD Modelling through to detail drawing generation.Liaison with customers, sub-contractors & staff.Qualifications & Experience – Design EngineerDegree educated or equivalent in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering.Aviation or Aerospace design experience requiredSignificant experience as a Design Engineer, with a project lead role.Mentoring and sound design guidance to develop project team members.Team player.Strong research and analytical skillsExcellent interpersonal communications skillsIn-depth knowledge of Civil & Military Aviation regulations an advantageStrong understanding of business management principlesWorking knowledge of relevant software tools and computer literacyAttention to detail.For more informati...

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