Overview
The Mechanical Designer is responsible for designing structural and integrated systems solutions for test rigs.
Responsibilities
* Interpret Test Requirements into design solutions.
* Work with control, gauging, electrical and fluid mechanical engineers to understand and implement solutions in the 3D model.
* Present concept preliminary and final design solutions in design reviews.
* Work with the client to ensure validation of requirements.
* Work with suppliers to ensure parts designed are manufactured correctly.
* Work with commissioning teams to ensure parts received are properly fitted.
Key Responsibilities
* Provision of key design support to the allocated project, providing engineering expertise, creation/modification of CATIA models and drawings as required, in line with Airbus Fuel and Landing Gear Test Facility Design Process.
* Provide guidance, constructive feedback and checking support to Design team as requested.
* Professional demeanor and development of the image of KDC.
* Work to required quality and technical standards within reasonable pre-determined timescales.
* Report to Team Lead and Project Manager any out-of-scope work that is required within the design project and record/log this as directed.
* Record/log any unexpected software or hardware deficiencies that affect correct performance of the design tasks.
* Customer Liaison on a technical basis for current Projects when directed by Team Lead.
Essential Skills
* CATIA V5
* Advanced design capability and problem solving skills with minimal supervision in a varied design environment for a minimum of 6 years.
* Good engineering design experience across aircraft design disciplines such as structures design, systems integration, electrical systems and fluid mechanical systems.
* Previous experience of aircraft systems and installations.
Desirable Skills
* Understanding of aircraft fuel systems and components.
* Understanding of fluid mechanical systems and interpretation of schematics.
* Understanding of electric systems schematics.
* Experience of mechanical design in a test environment.
* Any experience of hydrogen storage, especially cryogenic systems and control, venting and gauging.
Location
Aviation Park
Bournemouth Airport
Dorset BH23 6NW
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