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Mechanical Systems Engineer

Yeovil
3 days ago
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Honeywell Mechanical Systems Engineer

We have an opportunity for a Mechanical Systems Engineer at our site in Yeovil. The Mechanical Systems Engineer would work in Yeovil Life Support System Engineering group and will report to the Yeovil System Engineering Manager. Aircraft Life Support Systems relate to the supply of breathing gas and aircrew protection against the effects of high altitude and high acceleration “G” forces.

System engineering is an interdisciplinary role that focuses on the design, integration and management of complex systems. The role of the Mechanical Systems Engineer encompasses the complete product design and development life cycle including system concept development, system architecture, design, build, verification / qualification, certification support and in-service support. This includes supporting system and equipment qualification test activities.

The Mechanical Systems Engineer will be expected to work both independently and within a cross-functional team environment. The successful candidate will be expected to be a customer technical point of contact and may be required to lead global Honeywell resources and external suppliers to define and align product designs with customer requirements. Occasional travel to customer locations or internally within Honeywell sites may be required.

Mechanical Systems Engineer responsibilities

  • The complete product (Life Support System) life cycle, performing and co-ordinating:

    • System architecture definition, development and detailed design, which will involve interfacing to system performance analysis, system safety, system testing, electronic controls and the chief engineering organization.

    • Requirements management, which will involve:

      • The review and flow down of customer requirements to system and equipment specifications; including pneumatic equipment, electro-mechanical equipment and electronic controllers.

      • The identification of requirement means of compliance and the co-ordination of verification / qualification activities to ensure compliance to the customer requirements.

    • Global Honeywell resources and external suppliers to define and align product designs with customer requirements.

  • Monitoring and reporting of system and equipment design / development status to internal and external customers.

  • Liaising closely with other functions, including Project Management, Design, Test, Analysis, Reliability & System Safety, Electronic Controls, Chief Engineers, Manufacturing, Suppliers and Customers as and when necessary.

  • Being a customer technical point of contact

    YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Systems Engineering. However, other relevant degrees or equivalent qualifications would be considered along with experience.

  • Knowledge of thermodynamic and fluid dynamic theory and practice.

  • Experience in mechanical systems engineering design and development

  • Strong knowledge of pneumatic or mechanical system design principles and methodologies.

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, including ability to interpret test results

  • Experience in requirements management, validation and verification. Experience in the use of the DOORS requirements management tool would be preferential.

  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

    WE VALUE

  • Experience of working with Aircraft Life Support System & Environmental Control System products would be useful. However, experience with other pneumatic or mechanical products would also be considered and assessed on merit.

  • Experience with systems analysis and simulation tools.

  • Experience with product testing.

  • Understanding of industry standards and best practices

    We offer

  • A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity and innovation

  • Market specific training and on-going personal development

    If this is your dream role, then we'd love to hear from you.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation

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