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SME Design Engineer

Gloucester
1 week ago
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Are you a Contract Design SME Engineer (Inside IR35) looking for a new Challenge in Gloucester?

Are you looking for Contract role with Hybrid working?

Belcan then has the role for you!

Belcan are looking for an experienced Contract SME Design Engineer, who will be required to propose and agree Landing Gear Design conceptual studies, propose efficient solutions to design problems to achieve business objectives. The Contract SME Design Engineer will ensure the technical quality of work package activities, act as a Design Technical focal point and represent the client at customer meetings, check and approve technical deliverables and support the creation, progression and usage of new design methods & tools.

This is an initial 12 month Inside IR35 contract with Hybrid working

As the Contract SME Design Engineer, have you?

Good engineering analysis skills and understanding of Landing Gear design methods.
Ability to operate with limited supervision in a complex environment.
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

For more information contact Philip Delaloye on

About Us

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high-quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security.

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