Integration Engineer, Bristol
Salary:
£30000.00 Per Annum
An exciting role
for an Integration Engineer within a leading Aerospace business in the South West. To execute an integrated engineering response that supports customers and stakeholders by delivering effective solutions to product modification proposals through the use of analysis, design testing, configuration control and problem solving, .
Integration Engineer (Change Management)
Salary: £25000- £30000
Location: South West
Key Accountabilities :
>To develop technical solutions which are compliant with all relevant requirements, within agreed programs, timescales and manufacturing constraints.
>To ensure design compliance by applying classical methods of analysis in accordance with GKN internal policies, procedures and work instructions.
>To work in co-operation with other functional areas of the company to achieve local and overall business objectives.
>To provide solutions to meet airworthiness standards and design approvals
>To provide concession support to existing and future production platforms
>Experience in metallic and/or composite aero structures
>Experience in Damage, Fatigue & Tolerance (FD&T) based theories and activities.
>To develop design test plans and processes in conjunction with customer, GKN and industry requirements in order to ensure the acceptability of both materials and finished product
>To assist Chief Engineers in delivering projects from concept through to production.
>To identify and implement Lean initiatives and to encourage a culture of Continuous Improvement within the Engineering function.
Role Specific Requirements:
>Assure the structural integrity of designs by appropriate static stress analysis and fatigue stress analysis
>Assist in the selection of appropriate materials and manufacturing technology
>Produce structural or systems documentation including requirements specifications, safety documentation, qualification reports, stress reports and STRs.
>Assist in ensuring that designs are cost effective using appropriate techniques such as design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) and design to cost
>The Modification design and qualification, production support to airframe manufacture and post-design activities
>Impose the appropriate controls to ensure the integrity of the configurations standard and those quality processes associated with the product.
>Produce solutions that close the gap between design elements and modifications
>Proactively liaise with customers and stakeholders to foster effective relationships
>Undertake design testing, generate associated reports and discuss findings and recommendations with customers, stakeholders and members of the project management team
>Foster formal and informal communication channels with customers, stakeholders and members of the project management team
Person Specification
Essential:
>Health and Safety Awareness
>B/QMS Awareness
>Knowledge and experience in the design, development and qualification of airframes and vehicle systems, including:
Good knowledge of airframe static stress analysis techniques including hand calculation methods (including the use of Mathcad), finite element techniques (especially Nastran and Patran), derivation of material and component allowables (including the use of statistical techniques);
Good knowledge of airframe fatigue substantiation including safe life and fracture mechanics techniques;
A good knowledge of the overall static structural substantiation process from definition of external loads through airframe finite element analysis to final check stress clearance;
A knowledge of the overall fatigue substantiation process from the derivation of component mean and working strengths, flight data gathering of fatigue loads, through fatigue life calculation methods to in-service aircraft monitoring;
A knowledge of the relevant airworthiness requirements related to airframes
Broad knowledge of the drawing and design processes used within GKN
>Broad knowledge of the manufacturing processes used to produce different airframe configurations
>Structural testing methods and results interpretation.
>Ability to prepare clear concise documentation
>Familiarisation with local work instructions
>Ability to work effectively within a team
>Ability to communicate and foster effective relationships
>Competency in influencing, diplomacy and conflict management
>Ability to be flexible and adaptable
>Be able to effectively manage and prioritise conflicting demands on your time
>Resolve problems independently wherever possible and make basic technical decisions
>The ability to communicate clearly and effectively
>Ability to follow well defined engineering processes.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
>BSc or HND in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical Engineering or relevant subject
>Considerable post qualification practical experience
Desirable:
>Good knowledge of airframe static stress analysis techniques including hand calculation methods (including the use of Mathcad), finite element techniques (especially Nastran and Patran), derivation of material and component allowables (including the use of statistical techniques)
>A good knowledge of the overall static structural substantiation process from definition of external loads through airframe finite element analysis to final check stress clearance
>Exposure to CRM principles
>Skilled in tools such as CATIA V5, Hyperworks and Hypermesh
Apply on-line or call for a confidential discussion on 0121 450 5020
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