Design Engineer Landing Gear Catia V5

<img src="http://counter.adcourier.com/am9obi5hLjkzNjExLjQyNEByZXNvdXJjZWdyb3VwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif" /><br />Design Engineer Landing Gear Catia V5 <br /> <br />ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES <br /> <br />The Engineering department is responsible for all aspects of the design and development of products, from simple hydraulic valves to complete landing gear systems. This covers everything from conceptual design schemes through detailed design of complex mechanisms and systems and on to certification and qualification of the products for use on aircraft. <br /> <br />The Design Engineer is a functional role within the design department involved in conceptual and detail design of aircraft undercarriages. Responsible to the Chief Designer the role will specifically involve:- <br /> <br />Conceptual design & feasibility <br />Assessment of electrical technologies and incorporation into company products <br />Electrical actuation, instrumentation and sensors <br />Understanding impact to product architecture <br />Introduction of instrumentation & sensors onto company products. <br /> <br />Detailed design: <br /> <br />Creation of CAD drawings (CATIA V5) for mechanical systems on new product developments (BS308 & internal stds.) <br /> <br />Impact and requirements of aircraft systems to support products <br />Stress & fatigue loads, electro-mechanical interfaces and safety functions <br />Specification of equipment and test specifications for compliance with airworthiness requirements <br />Evaluation of non-conformances to design acceptance criteria <br /> <br />Qualification & Manufacturing test equipment <br /> <br />Control systems and electrical interfaces of test rigs <br />Test equipment within manufacturing <br />From cable harness testers to LabView controlled DAQ systems <br /> <br />Design documentation <br /> <br />Creation of specification & regulatory deliverables such as, but not restricted to: <br />Product Specifications <br />Safety & reliability reports <br />Qualification test instructions & reports <br /> <br />SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED: <br /> <br />Min 1 full product life-cycle in mechanical engineering role (ideally in aerospace industry) <br />Degree (2:1) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent <br /> <br />Strong working knowledge of: <br /> <br />GD&T principles <br />Structural systems & engineering <br />Hydraulic systems & engineering <br /> <br />Experience with: <br /> <br />Fatigue analysis, structural analysis, component sizing, FEA (structural & hydraulic), corrosion protection methods, metallization processes, basic metallurgy knowledge & application to materials selection, forgings. <br />NPD tools & methods: requirements engineering, stage-gate process, root-cause analysis, DfX methods, statistical analysis techniques (& Minitab) <br />National & International aircraft design & testing standards <br /> <br />Forward looking creative & innovative problem solver <br /> <br />Good analytical skills <br /> <br />Significant knowledge of technologies both inside and outside of primary field of operation <br /> <br />Good communicator & presentation skills <br /> <br />Good interpersonal & negotiation skills <br /> <br />ADDITIONAL NOTES: <br /> <br />This is a developing role that will significantly impact the direction of the development of the wider department. It thus requires a person with a proactive "can-do" attitude mixed with personal drive and motivation to embrace the changes and encourage others through.