Principle Engineer

Ellesmere Port Permanent £50,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
Principle Engineer for an Aerospace and Defence company. Design engineering management role a well established manufacturing company.
  • Well established Manufacturing Company
  • Senior Management Role

About Our Client

Our client is a well established manufacturing company in the defence and aerospace sector.

Job Description

· Provide top-tier design engineering expertise within contract terms or service level agreements, including planning, coordinating, and supervising major contracts.

· Identify and implement improvements to existing product designs, develop and deliver product roadmap changes, and new product developments within the NPD and change management process.

· Manage the knowledge management system, contributing to its development and ensuring effective knowledge sharing.

· Address emerging design, quality, safety, and operational issues, identifying causes, barriers, stakeholders, and related issues.

· Develop procedures and interpret regulatory requirements to ensure product compliance and best practice, monitoring the commercial success of product developments.

· Analyse the feasibility of proposed complex products and services, making recommendations for development, replacement, or retirement.

· Oversee a portfolio of change projects, reporting progress to senior colleagues.

· Recommend improvements to policies, processes, standards, and practices.

· Evaluate and identify solutions that best meet business and customer needs.

· Engage in continuous professional development, maintaining a deep understanding of technology, regulations, and industry best practices.

The Successful Applicant

Essential Criteria:

· Extensive mechanical engineering experience within the aerospace industry.

· Experience with system-level integration, finite element analysis, and strong mechanical skills.

· Background and knowledge in materials science.

· People management/ supervisory experience.

· BSc/MSc in Engineering, preferably mechanical or aerospace engineering.

Desirable:

· Chartered Engineer status - not essential

· Experience in product safety

What's on Offer

£50,000 to £55,000 plus benefits

Contact
Huw Painter
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6537849
Phone number
+44 161 829 0369

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Engineering Design and R&D
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Ellesmere Port
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Huw Painter
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0369
Job reference
JN-092024-6537849